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Plants that support Black-chinned Hummingbird

4 plants

Chatterbox

Epipactis gigantea

moderate

perennial herb

spring migration stopover; early season nectar source in riparian corridors

Bay Area native

Hummingbird Sage

Salvia spathacea

high

perennial herb

Spring breeding season nectar source in coastal sage scrub habitat

Bay Area native

Indian Paintbrush*

Castilleja wightii

high

perennial herb

breeding season nectar resource in California coastal scrub

Bay Area native

Showy Penstemon

Penstemon spectabilis

moderate

perennial herb

Spring passage and early breeding season nectar source

Bay Area native