Trumpet creeper for birds in Kansas
Large orange trumpets through midsummer. Native to Kansas, where it feeds or shelters 4 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Campsis radicans
- Native status
- Native in Kansas
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 5b–7a
- What birds get from it
- nectar
- Kansas birds supported
- 4
- Nesting birds among them
- 4
Growing conditions in Kansas
Continental — humid tallgrass Flint Hills in the east to semi-arid shortgrass prairie in the west.
Hot summers above 95°F; western Kansas is dry, so water draws birds from far away.
Kansas birds that use Trumpet creeper
Summer breeders (4)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Bullock's Oriole
Nesting season it supports in Kansas
Plants that feed adults and host caterpillars matter most while nestlings are in the nest. Local nesting windows for birds that use Trumpet creeper:
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird — May–August
- Baltimore Oriole — May–July
- Orchard Oriole — May–June
- Bullock's Oriole — May–July
Native plants to pair with Trumpet creeper in Kansas
Native red tubular flowers timed to hummingbird arrival.
Scarlet late-summer spikes; a hummingbird magnet in moist soil.
Tubular flowers for hummingbirds and seed heads for finches.
Nectar-rich in summer, seed for finches in fall.
Fat-rich red fall fruit taken by thrushes, bluebirds and woodpeckers.
Frequently asked
Is Trumpet creeper native to Kansas?
Yes. Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) is recorded as native in Kansas. Kansas spans USDA 5b–7a.
What birds does Trumpet creeper attract in Kansas?
In Kansas, Trumpet creeper supports 4 backyard birds, including Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Bullock's Oriole.
Does Trumpet creeper help nesting birds in Kansas?
4 of those birds nest in Kansas: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (May–August), Baltimore Oriole (May–July), Orchard Oriole (May–June), Bullock's Oriole (May–July).
Sources
- USDA PLANTS Database (native distribution)
- VASCAN (Canadian native distribution)
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Kansas
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.