8. Lupine

While wild lupines don’t perform well in the home garden, many hybrids make great, though short-lived, garden perennials. Being an early-blooming flower, lupine is perfect for attracting spring hummingbirds before other plants bloom and when insects still don’t have too many food sources.

These nectar-rich plants usually grow up to four feet tall with spikes of dense flowers. There are also other varieties available on the market that are under 3 feet tall. They prefer full sunlight for at least six hours on most days, soil on the acidic side, and weekly watering.

No division is required, but you need to replant your lupine plants every three years or so. In hotter climates, they are often grown as annuals.