Hummingbirds see the color red very well and are easily attracted to it, so it’s common to encourage them into the yard using red flowers. However, after a while, this may start to feel limiting for gardeners. Good news — you don’t have to limit yourself to red blooms! In fact, you can attract hummingbirds just as effectively with certain purple flowers such as Salvia (Salvia spp.), Bee Balm (Monarda spp.), and Hummingbird Mint (Agastache foeniculum).