Virtues: Hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) lends a tropical look to gardens with its profusion of hot-colored flowers. These are very attractive to hummingbirds.

Do fuchsias attract butterflies?

Other California natives that attract butterflies include mahonia, manzanita, coffeeberry, wild buckwheat, toyon, California fuchsia, penstemon, fuchsia flowering gooseberry and, of course, our native milkweeds.

Is fuchsia good for wildlife?

I planted my new fuchsia plant immediately and it grew very quickly. … The fuchsia then became a beacon for other insects needing some nectar before winters. This is an excellent wildlife plant, especially for somebody like me who undertakes garden maintenance far too infrequently.