Michigan Lily

Lilium michiganense

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
Illinois Native, Indiana Native
Bloom Time
June, July
Bloom Color
Orange
Seasonality
Summer
Sociability
Groups of 5-10