Plants that support Hummingbirds
7 plants

Canyon Dudleya
Dudleya cymosa
succulent
Primary nectar source during Apr-Jun bloom season; supports breeding activities
Bay Area native

Exserted Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja exserta subsp. exserta
annual
early spring nectar source for migrating hummingbirds
Bay Area native

Golden Eardrops
Ehrendorferia chrysantha
perennial herb
spring migration and breeding season nectar source
Bay Area native

Leopard Lily
Lilium pardalinum subsp. pardalinum
geophyte
Hummingbirds visit leopard lily flowers for nectar during blooming season
Bay Area native

Monkeyflower (Scarlet)
Erythranthe cardinalis
perennial herb
Bloom period Apr-Oct supports multiple hummingbird species during breeding and migration
Bay Area native

Sticky Monkey Flower
Diplacus aurantiacus
shrub
Bloom period aligns with breeding and migration windows
Bay Area native

Yellow Bush Penstemon
Keckiella antirrhinoides
perennial herb
Spring blooms provide early season nectar for resident and migrant hummingbirds
Bay Area native