Alberta Native Plant List

There are two regions of Alberta that have hummingbirds and as such, the plants that grow in each of those regions are varied. In the mountains, Rufous hummingbirds feed on the alpine plants available there. In central and northern Alberta where the Ruby-Throats visit, not much is known in terms of their favorite plants. Additional research is needed and any help you can provide regarding their native flower preferences would be useful for future updates to this list.

Latin Name Common Name Flower Colour Bloom Time
Astragalus canadensis Canada milk vetch White July-August
Castilleja miniata Common red paintbrush Orange/Red July-August
Castilleja septentrionalis Nothern Paintbrush White
Liatris ligulistylis Meadow Blazing Star Purple July-August
Lilium philadelphicum Wood Lily Red June-August
Monarda fistulosa Wild Bergamot Purple/Blue June-July
Penstemon procerus Small-flowered penstemon Blue/Lilac June-July
Latin Name Common Name Flower Colour Bloom Time
Lonicera involucrata Black Twinberry Yellow/Orange May-June
Lonicera villosa Mountain Fly Honeysuckle White May-June
Symphoricarpos albus Common snowberry Pink/White May-June, July
Latin Name Common Name Flower Colour Bloom Time
Lonicera dioica Glaucus Honeysuckle Red May-July