Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle within one year. These are a great option for filling in your garden bed with vibrant colours for a different look each year. If you are looking for annuals that attract hummingbird then this is the page for you!
Hummingbirds prefer brightly coloured flowers with a lot of rich nectar to provide the much-needed energy they require. Unlike bees and butterflies, hummingbirds possess a long bill that can penetrate deep into long, tubular flowers where nectar resides. The plants that attract hummingbirds have little or no scent. Hummingbird friendly plants are often red, generally blooming for a longer period of time than other flowers. Their flowers will be spaced far enough apart to provide access for the hummingbird while his wings are in rapid motion.
The following annuals are considered generally attractive to hummingbirds:
| Calibrachoa (Million Bells) Cleome Coreopsis (Tickseed) (Zone 9+) Cosmos Dianthus (Sweet William) (Zone 9+) Fuchsia (Zone 9+) | Geranium Impatiens Lantana Minulus (Monkey flower) Nasturtium Nicotiana | Petunia Phlox (Zone 9+) Salvia (Zone 9+) Snapdragon Verbena (Zone 9+) Zinna |
Zoning is based on geographic climate. Some plants will vary being annual vs perennial based on the specific varieties zone rating. Please research what zone your area is rated, allow for a difference of +/- 1 zone rating as weather can differ per year.
