Anna’s Hummingbird’s Favorite Flower is the scarlet bugler (penstamon centranthifolius), a perennial flowering plant native to California and Oregon. It is a popular choice for gardens because it attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators and is relatively easy to grow. The plant typically blooms in the spring and summer, producing clusters of bright red flowers that are rich in nectar.
Anna’s hummingbirds are attracted to the scarlet bugler because of its bright color and the abundance of nectar it produces. Hummingbirds rely on nectar as their primary food source, and the scarlet bugler provides a reliable source of sustenance. In addition, the flowers of the scarlet bugler are shaped in a way that makes them easy for hummingbirds to access the nectar.