Butterfly bushes, scientifically known as Buddleja davidii, are popular garden shrubs prized for their showy flower spikes that bloom profusely throughout the summer, attracting a wide range of pollinators, including hummingbirds.
Hummingbirds are particularly drawn to the nectar produced by butterfly bush flowers. The nectar is rich in sugars, providing a valuable energy source for these tiny, high-energy birds. The long, tubular shape of butterfly bush flowers is also well-suited to hummingbirds’ beaks, allowing them to easily extract the nectar.