Want More Hummingbirds? This One Plant Keeps Them Coming Back
Despite being the smallest birds on Earth, Hummingbirds frequently capture our attention. It's likely a mix of their bright, beautiful feathers and their particular method of flying, which emits a sound a bit like a bee buzzing (hence the name). I grew up in upstate New York, where Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are plentiful, and I've had many of these flyers whiz by my head with no warning.
In this entertaining and educational video, we get to discover what attracts Hummingbirds. The caption lays it out for us: "If you want Hummingbirds in your yard, plant Cuphea (cigar plant). I planted this here in Vancouver and didn't expect to see Hummingbirds this often! It's one of the easiest nectar-rich flowers they LOVE." The clip features one of the tiny beauties happily drinking from this long flower.
@lenanagori If you want hummingbirds in your yard, plant Cuphea (cigar plant) I planted this here in Vancouver and didn't expect to see hummingbirds this often! It's one of the easiest nectar-rich flowers they LOVE #hummingbird
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Many jumped into the comments to second the recommendation or add their own, including @Amy Ridgeway Wilson, who chimed in, "I have one here in Georgia, and they LOVE it!" We hope to see a lot more of these plants out there!
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How To Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
The vermillionaire cuphea plant is certainly one that these birdies love and will return to again and again. Birds & Blooms describes it, "If you want to attract Hummingbirds, this vermillionaire plant is a garden must-have. Hummingbirds will frequent the long, tubular blooms for a quick hit of nectar." All that fast flying leaves them in need of the sugary energy boost that the plant provides.
That's not the only way to get these guys over to your yard, though. When I was a child, our family always made our own Hummingbird food and kept the feeders nearby in addition to the flowering plants they love. It's best to create your own sugar water and clean the feeders weekly. (If you're worried about bird flu, you can find more on the recommendations from All About Birds).
No matter which methods you employ, welcoming Hummingbirds to your yard will brighten your day and give them much-needed nutrients.
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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 6:20 AM.