Hummingbirds go for tubular red, pink and orange flowers — bee balm, columbine, cardinal flower, foxglove, hyssop and coral bells are reliable in Maine.
- Bee Balm — A top hummingbird favorite.
- Columbine — Early food when hummingbirds return.
- Cardinal Flower — Brilliant red tubes.
- Foxglove — Tall spires of tubular flowers.
- Hyssop — Long-blooming nectar source.
- Coral Bells — Dainty flower stems.
- Turtlehead — Late summer food.
- Montbretia — Arching red-orange flowers.
- Beardtongue — Tubular blooms in early summer.
- Red Valerian — Long bloom in sun.
Asiatic Lily 'Black Eye'
Lilium 'Black Eye'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Golden Matrix'
Lilium 'Golden Matrix'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Kelsa'
Lilium 'Kelsa'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Landini'
Lilium 'Landini'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Matrix'
Lilium 'Matrix'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Orange Matrix'
Lilium 'Orange Matrix'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Red Matrix'
Lilium 'Red Matrix'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Tiny Orange Sensation'
Lilium 'Tiny Orange Sensation'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Tiny Pearl'
Lilium 'Tiny Pearl'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Beardtongue 'Blackbeard'
Penstemon 'Blackbeard'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Salt tolerant
Beardtongue 'Dark Towers'
Penstemon 'Dark Towers'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Salt tolerant
Beardtongue 'Elfin Pink'
Penstemon 'Elfin Pink'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Salt tolerant
Tips
- Hummingbirds arrive in Maine in early May — plant early bloomers like columbine.
- Plant in clumps so they’re easy to spot.
- Add a shallow water source nearby.
Frequently asked questions
What color flowers do hummingbirds like?
Red is the strongest draw, but they visit pink, orange and purple tubular flowers too.
When do hummingbirds arrive in Maine?
Usually early to mid May, and they leave in September.
Do I still need a feeder?
Flowers are better food; a feeder helps in early spring and late summer.
Which hummingbird plants grow in shade?
Columbine, cardinal flower and foxglove handle part shade.