15 Brilliant Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Watching the voracious, agile wing motion of a tiny hummingbird, radiant in color, is nothing short of mesmerizing. Beyond that, though, hummingbirds are also known for their roles as pollinators, carrying pollen from the male part of a flower (the stamen) to the female part of the same or another flower (the stigma). Along with other pollinators like butterflies and bees, their flights make sure garden blooms are more abundant.

But the gardener plays a role in this process too by planting flowers that are best for pollinator garden, and it's best if they are are native to your region too. You should also consider adding an outdoor fountain to to the area since hummingbirds are fond of water, especially moving water.

When it comes to selecting particular plants, remember that hummingbirds use color to find food, so radiant blooms are best. You'll want to find flowers that produce nectar that attracts them as well as tubular, bell, or conical blooms that welcome hummingbirds' elongated bills. There are many flowering plants to choose from—including flowering shrubs, flowering vines, and plants that grow in the shade. And now for 15 of our favorite flowers for welcoming hummingbirds to inspire your garden.