Best Hummingbird Gardens in Denver County, Colorado

In the heart of Denver's Congress Park neighborhood, the York Street location of Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the most celebrated horticultural institutions in the Mountain West — and a designated eBird hotspot recognized by Cornell University for its consistent bird diversity. As early as mid-April, migrating hummingbirds arrive to find an expertly curated succession of nectar plants: columbine and larkspur in spring, followed by penstemon, agastache, hummingbird trumpet, and native salvia through summer. Broad-tailed Hummingbirds are the summer stars, and the Water-Smart Garden — a showcase of drought-tolerant Colorado natives — is a particularly reliable spot. The garden's august Plant Collection spans more than 15,000 species, providing a year-round floral backdrop that keeps every visit visually rewarding.

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