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Hummingbirds

Trochilidae

Plants that support Hummingbirds

7 plants

Canyon Dudleya

Dudleya cymosa

high

succulent

Primary nectar source during Apr-Jun bloom season; supports breeding activities

Bay Area native

Exserted Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja exserta subsp. exserta

high

annual

early spring nectar source for migrating hummingbirds

Bay Area native

Golden Eardrops

Ehrendorferia chrysantha

moderate

perennial herb

spring migration and breeding season nectar source

Bay Area native

Leopard Lily

Lilium pardalinum subsp. pardalinum

high

geophyte

Hummingbirds visit leopard lily flowers for nectar during blooming season

Bay Area native

Monkeyflower (Scarlet)

Erythranthe cardinalis

high

perennial herb

Bloom period Apr-Oct supports multiple hummingbird species during breeding and migration

Bay Area native

Sticky Monkey Flower

Diplacus aurantiacus

critical

shrub

Bloom period aligns with breeding and migration windows

Bay Area native

Yellow Bush Penstemon

Keckiella antirrhinoides

moderate

perennial herb

Spring blooms provide early season nectar for resident and migrant hummingbirds

Bay Area native