British Columbia has a very diverse climate profile for plants. Therefore, not every plant listed will grow in all areas, soil types and conditions. Please research each plant to find the best ones suited to your local conditions, climate and soil type. Never collect plants from the wild and always purchase native plants from reputable sources.

There are a number of key plant species for hummingbirds in British Columbia that are important to note. Ribes (Currants) and Rubus (Raspberry) are both very important to hummingbirds on the coast and the lower mainland. These species tend to bloom early in the season, providing a source of nectar to early migrants and hummingbirds establishing territory. Penstemons are another very important plant and there are a number to choose from depending on your climate. Some prefer more moist areas of British Columbia, others prefer dry mountain slopes. While the Penstemons of British Columbia are not red, their tubular shape lends themselves to pollination by hummingbirds and are an important source of food for hummingbirds in the interior of British Columbia. Lastly, Castillegia is another alpine plant that is very important to hummingbirds. Unfortunately, this plant is very challenging to grow in the home garden as it requires a host grass from which Castillegia's roots affix to for important nutrients.

Beyond native plants of British Columbia, non native plants from other provinces or even parts of the United States grow reasonably well, even if they are only grown annually. Other Penstemons, Salvias, Lonicera and Campsis radicans are all very good plants to grow in British Columbia.

Notes: Bloom times in British Columbia vary considerably due to the significant differences in elevation and climate. Please investigate local bloom times if planning a sequential blooming garden.