Consider Morning Glory Precautions and Alternative Plants for Hummingbirds

If the most widely available morning glories are too invasive to grow responsibly in your area, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dream of a beautiful, hummingbird-attracting vine. You might want to consider trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) instead. Not only is the vine, which is hardy in zones 4 to 8, native to the southeastern United States, but the musical-sounding flower also attracts hummingbirds to your garden.

Another fascinating North American native vine to consider is the passionflower vine (Passiflora incarnata). Like the trumpet vine, it is native to the southeastern United States and is a favorite with hummingbirds and other pollinators. Hardy in zones 5 to 9, this beautiful vine has unique purple flowers and can even bear edible fruit.

Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is also a great option for anyone looking for a native vine with plenty of hummingbird appeal. Hardy in zones 4 through 9, coral honeysuckle is loved by a variety of pollinators and is rarely disturbed by deer. It’s absolutely one of the best native plants to grow in the Southeast, and with its salt tolerance, it’s even a good choice for coastal gardeners.