Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street Hummingbird Guide
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- No boiling, no dye
- The same sugar hummingbird flowers make
- One ingredient, nothing else: 100% pure cane sugar
- Lab tested. Resealable 2 lb bag, sourced and packed in the USA
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Overview
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.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Broad-tailed
- • Black-chinned
- • Rufous
- • Calliope
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during April, May, June, July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Columbine
- • larkspur
- • penstemon
- • agastache
- • hummingbird trumpet
- • Water-Smart Garden with native pollinator species
Nectar feeders are present at this location.
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Cornell eBird hotspot designation; documented hummingbird activity with native plant infrastructure; world-class institution with strong community reach and ADA accessibility.
Visitor Notes
Paid admission ($18.25 adults); open daily 9am–7pm (seasonal); eBird hotspot (Cornell University designated); ADA accessible; photography-friendly; SCFD Free Days available
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