Like other pollinators, hummingbirds rely on flowers as a source of food. Considering how much energy they expend beating those tiny wings, the average hummingbird must visit 1000-2000 flowers in a single day. No matter where you live, keep this in mind while considering whether to allow those colorful “weeds” to encroach just a wee bit further into the yard. Every native plant has an important role and wildflower gardens, in particular, contribute so much important food to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Curi-Cancha Reserve, Costa Rica.