Michigan Lily (Lilium michiganense) is a seasonal plant with orange blooms in summer. They prefer moist to mesic soil in sun to part sun but can tolerate some shade. They grow up to 4 feet tall and are a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) and ‘Rozanne’ Geranium (Geranium ‘Rozanne’).
Maintenance
Plants may need staking.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Loam,
Sand Height
Medium Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Butterflies,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
June,
July Bloom Color
Orange Seasonality
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10