Perennials That Attract Hummingbirds
Want to attract hummingbirds to the yard? Well, if you you do, we have some stunningly colorful perennials for you! These perennials come in a variety of heights from just a few inches up to 3’, with spreads also up to 3’. Keep in mind that hummingbirds are competitive not only with one another, but with butterflies as well. This means that it is always a good idea to have several clumpings of hummingbird-attractive perennials around your yard so there are plenty of perennial “stations” for accommodate all of your winged guests.
Agastache (Hyssop)
Height: 18-24”
Width: 12-15”
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Height: 18”
Width: 15”
Bloom Color: Blue/White, Others
Bloom Duration: Late Spring-Early Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Partial
Note: Native (Colorado State Flower), Deer Resistant, Shade Tolerant
Asclepias (Butterfly Weed)
Height: 15-18”
Width: 15-18”
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Late Spring-Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Crocosmia, Lucifer
Height: 3-4'
Width: 12-18”
Bloom Color: Scarlet Red
Bloom Duration: Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Part to Full
Note: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Shade Tolerant
Delphinium
Height: 1-3’
Width: 2’
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant
Dianthus
Height: 8”
Width: 18”
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Late Spring-Early Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies
Digitalis (Dalmatian Rose Foxglove)
Height: 2-4’
Width: 12-18”
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Duration: Late Spring- Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Full
Note: Attracts Butterflies
Heliopsis helianthoides (False Sunflower)
Height: 3-6’
Width: 2-3’
Bloom Color: Red/Yellow
Bloom Duration: Spring-Fall
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Hemerocallis (Day Lily)
Height: 1-3’
Width: 1-3’
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Full
Note: Attracts Butterflies
Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
Height: 3’
Width: 3’
Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
Bloom Duration: Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Liatrus (Gayfeather)
Height: 2-4’
Width: 8-24”
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Duration: Summer-Fall
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Lupinus (Lupine)
Height: 2-4’
Width: 12-18”
Bloom Color: Purple/White
Bloom Duration: Spring-Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant
Monarda (Bee Balm)
Height: 30-36”
Width: 18-24”
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Mid-Late Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Drought Tolerant
Nepeta (Catmint)
Height: 15”
Width: 18”
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Duration: Late Spring-Late Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Oenthera (Evening Primrose)
Height: 10”
Width: 18”
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Late Spring-Early Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant
Papaver (Oriental Poppy)
Height: 32-36”
Width: 2’
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Late Spring-Early Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant
Penstemon
Height: 24-30”
Width: 3’
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Duration: Mid-Late Spring
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Physostegia (False Dragon Head)
Height: 16-18”
Width: 15-16”
Bloom Color: White, Purple
Bloom Duration: Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Full
Salvia
Height: 3’
Width: 18”
Bloom Color: Varies
Bloom Duration: Early Summer-Fall
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Solidago (Golden Rod)
Height: 2-3’
Width: 1-2’
Bloom Color: Golden Yellow
Bloom Duration: Late Summer
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Light Shade-Full Sun
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Veronica
Height: 2”
Width: 18”
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Duration: Early-Mid Spring
Water: Moderate Until Established
Sun: Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Zauschneria
(Humming Bird Trumpet)
Height: 4-8”
Width: 15-18”
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Duration: Mid-Late Summer
Water: Moderate
Sun: Partial-Full
Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Shade Tolerant,