6 Flower Colors That Will Turn Your Garden Into a Hummingbird Hotspot

Red

Incorporate red hues into your landscape to catch the attention of hummingbirds. "Red is highly attractive to hummingbirds because it mimics the color of many flowering plants that are rich in nectar, such as bee balm, coral honeysuckle, and red hot poker," says Alexander Betz, landscape designer and founder of Plant by Number. "Other ways to implement it into your outdoor space are to opt for accent pieces such as bird feeders, furniture, garden décor, and pots in shades of red."

Orange

Vibrant orange—often found in nectar-heavy tropical blooms—can also entice hummingbirds to visit your landscape. "Incorporate orange into the garden by planting pollinator-friendly plants such as trumpet vine, butterfly weed, and firespike," says Betz.

Pink

Welcome hummingbirds to your landscape by filling planters and beds with blooms that range from warm flamingo pink to eye-popping magenta to peppy bubblegum. "Pink offers a softer, yet still attractive color for hummingbirds. Add it into the garden by including pollinator plants like salvia, fuchsia, and astilbe," says Betz.

Purple

High-contrast purple flowers add rich color to your garden beds, standing out against green foliage. "Lavender, purple coneflower, and columbine are options for purple plantings," says Betz. "Purple planters and garden accents are also a way to add this hue."

Yellow

Sunny, lemon-colored blooms are a nectar-rich draw for hummingbirds. "Yellow flowers are easy for hummingbirds to spot, and they offer an abundance of nectar that attracts them," says Betz. "Choose plants like golden Heather, coreopsis, and yellow trumpetbush."

White

White plants, like white hummingbird sage, sweet woodruff, and wild columbine, are inviting to hummingbirds after sunset. "White, while not as prominent as other colors for hummingbirds, is attractive to them during dusk and dawn because they shine through the darkness," says Betz.

While this specific neutral may draw the birds, Betz recommends avoiding dimmer shades, like brown, gray, black, or beige. "These colors blend into the natural environment and do not stand out to hummingbirds," he says.