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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hemerocallis (Day Lily)

Height: 1-3’

Width: 1-3’

Bloom Color: Varies

Bloom Duration: Summer

Water: Moderate

Sun: Full

Note: Attracts Butterflies

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Physostegia (False Dragon Head)

Height: 16-18”

Width: 15-16”

Bloom Color: White, Purple

Bloom Duration: Summer

Water: Moderate

Sun: Full

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Salvia

Height: 3’

Width: 18”

Bloom Color: Varies

Bloom Duration: Early Summer-Fall

Water: Moderate Until Established

Sun: Full

Note: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

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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

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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,