Look out your window on a bright sunny day and you may see a pop of color flash by—the sweetest of beings, the hummingbird, making yet another appearance. If you tend to see the same hummingbird fly by, it is not a coincidence; hummingbirds have been known to adopt and defend a property, as they lovingly watch over your space year-round.
Because they live throughout the year, they are in need of a continuous supply of food. The following, drawn from places like this, are just a few lovely plants to feed your flitting friends:
Ribes sanguineum / Flowering Currant
Bright bursts of color comes from these blooms. This plant is native to both the Pacific Northwest and California. Welcome these lovely pink petals to your home for hummingbird feed.
Campsis radicans / Trumpet Vine
This is a lovely draping vine that creates a delicious drink for hummingbirds. It may require a bit of maintenance, but if you have the space for it, let it grow for vibrance throughout your garden.
Penstemon eatonii / Firecracker Penstemon
Hummingbirds tend to prefer bright colored plants and Penstemon eatonii is no exception. As the common name suggests, these buds add vibrant color to your yard, creating a pleasant space for hummingbirds and humans alike.
A note on Hardiness Zones: Do a bit of research on which hardiness zone you live in to determine which plants are best for you. As a general rule of thumb for the West Coast, Southern California has a hardiness zone that is roughly 7 to 11, while up north, Western Washington for instance, has a hardiness zone of roughly 7 to 8.