If watching hummingbirds flit around your garden has you mesmerized and you want to attract more of them to visit, you’ll want to know which flowers they find particularly attractive. You probably already know that nectar-filled tubular blooms are a particular drawcard because they’re just perfect for those long, thin bills. Color also plays an important role in making your garden more attractive to these little birds. Apart from red blooms, hummingbirds are also particularly fond of yellow flowers, and planting some in your yard will not only brighten your landscape but also entice the hummers to come for a feed.

Not only are hummingbirds delightful to watch, but they also help the flowering plants by pollinating them. As they dip their bills into the center of each flower to gather that sweet nectar with their forked tongues, they’ll pick up some of the pollen on their heads and then deposit this onto the next flower they visit. This is just one more good reason to grow these cheerful yellow flowers in your garden. Some good species include yellow trumpet honeysuckle, southern sundrops, bluestem goldenrod, and Carolina jessamine. Apart from growing these lovely flowering plants, you might also want to attract hummingbirds with a container garden combo that’s perfect for shady yards. 

The yellow flowering form of trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is absolutely perfect for attracting hummingbirds if you have a large fence that you can use to support this vigorous vine. This is a native species and grows best in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. To get lots of those bright yellow trumpet flowers, grow this species in a sunny spot in your yard in rich, well-drained soil. Make sure you give it a strong climbing structure to grow on, as it can reach a height of 20 feet with a spread of 6 feet. 

Wooly yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) is a stunning flowering perennial that produces massive clusters of bright yellow blooms, which hummingbirds will love. You’ll find that this fuzzy-sounding ground cover will add a pop of yellow to your yard. This particular species does not appear to be regarded as invasive, like other yarrow varieties, but do check with your local municipality before planting it. It can be grown in zones 3 through 7 and prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It only grows to a height of 8 inches with a clumping spread of around 18 inches.

Growing this pretty perennial in your garden will certainly have those hummers coming to visit. Southern sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) is a native species that grows well in zones 4 through 8. It will thrive in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Although the delicate-looking blooms are short-lived, you’ll find that this lovely plant will produce many more throughout spring and summer, which is why you’ll want to plant this delightful perennial that blooms with bright yellow flowers. It grows to a height of 18 inches but can spread to a width of around 3 feet. 

Another perennial or native wildflower that will lure those hummingbirds to your garden is the gorgeous bluestem goldenrod (Solidago caesia). It has the most stunning profusion of yellow floral clusters and can be grown in zones 4 through 8. The plant will grow to a height and spread of around 3 feet. Apart from hummingbirds, you’ll find that this species will also have your yard abuzz with bees, including a variety of specialized ones. This species can be grown in full sun or part shade and needs well-drained soil.

With a profusion of lovely yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, you can be sure that Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) will attract plenty of those pretty hummers to your garden. This vine is native to the southern United States and can be grown in zones 6 through 10. It can either be grown on a trellis or as a bushy ground cover and will spread up to 20 feet. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils and will bloom prolifically when grown in full sun. The gorgeous flowers are sweetly scented, but take care because all parts of the plant are toxic. 

The common garden variety of nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) is probably one of the most versatile plants you can grow. It is favored by pollinators, and all parts of the plant are edible. On top of that, the humble nasturtium will even attract hummingbirds! It’s available either as a vining plant or one with a more bushy growth habit. The bushy type is not quite as aggressive and has a nice compact growth of around 2 feet wide. Nasturtiums can be grown in zones 2 through 11 and will thrive in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. 

Another plant with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that are just perfect for attracting hummingbirds is a yellow pineleaf penstemon hybrid (Penstemon pinifolius ‘Mersea Yellow’). This plant will flower all through summer and grow well in zones 4 through 9. It will appreciate a sunny spot in your yard with very well-draining soil. This species is quite a compact shrub, with a height of up to 12 inches and a spread of around 18 inches. It’s easy to grow, and deadheading will produce more blooms and bushier foliage. 

Red hot poker flowers can add a dramatic accent to any garden with their eye-catching blooms on tall stems. There’s a particularly attractive dwarf yellow form known as Kniphofia POCO™ ‘Yellow’ that’s sure to lure any nearby hummingbirds right into your yard. This beauty can be grown in zones 6 through 9 and will thrive in a sunny position with average soil. Just be aware that this species may be considered invasive in California and Oregon, so check with your local municipality before planting it in your yard.