However, a benefit of the Trumpet Honeysuckle is that it’s not as aggressive and does not get as big as the Trumpet Vine. It has similar features to the Trumpet Vine, and many people get the two mixed up.
RELATED: The 8 MOST Common Hummingbird Species! (ID Guide w/ RANGE MAPS). These birds love the bright clusters of red and orange tubular flowers. Native to the eastern United States, Trumpet Honeysuckle is a favorite of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Approximate Mature Size: 15 feet tall x 6 feet wide (climbing). Typically, it takes a year or two after planting to get bright and beautiful flowers. It is widely available, and I can always find Trumpet Vine at my local garden centers. 
The vine gets so big that many birds will even nest in its dense foliage! It needs to be trimmed regularly, or it will take over an entire area. It has a reputation for growing like crazy, and I can second that with my first-hand experience. It’s native to the southeast United States but is easy to grow in most of the country.
RELATED: The 8 Best Hummingbird Feeders (That Actually Work).Trumpet Vine is a perfect hummingbird flower (it’s even commonly referred to as “hummingbird vine”), as it features long, tubular, bright flowers with lots of nectar. Light Requirements: Full to partial sun.Approximate Mature Size: Vines can climb up to 40 feet high.
Trumpet Vine (Also called Trumpet Creeper)
RELATED: 25 PROVEN Tips For Attracting Hummingbirds! (UPDATED Guide). Making sure your hummingbird flowers are appropriate for YOUR hardiness zones is extremely important! And it’s the reason that a hummingbird garden in Alabama or California will look completely different than the hummingbird habitat I have created in my backyard in Ohio. This refers to areas of the United States where plants do best, based on temperature. You will notice a USDA Hardiness Zone listed for each hummingbird flower in the article. Hummingbirds are most attracted to red flowers. Tubular-shaped flowers, which don’t allow other pollinators, like bees and butterflies, to access the nectar. LOTS of nectar for the hummingbirds to eat. In general, here are some traits that make a great hummingbird flower: So after many hours and hours of research, I thought it would be worthwhile to share some of the best flowers that I use or have come across that attract hummingbirds. Trying to sort through hundreds of potential flowers that hummingbirds (might) like can get frustrating and time-consuming.
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