Lilium michiganense (Michigan Lily)
Michigan Lily, Turk's Cap Lily
Native to northern and central North America, Lilium michiganense (Michigan Lily) is an incredibly graceful species with slender stems clad with lance-shaped leaves arranged in whorls. In early to mid-summer, orange-red flowers, 3 in. wide (7 cm), resembling Turk's cap Lilies appear at the top of the stems and last about 1 month. Downward facing and strongly reflexed, they are covered with purple speckles, giving them the appearance of the skin of a tiger. They are commonly visited by butterflies and hummingbirds. Michigan Lily is amazingly decorative and quite prolific as mature bulbs can produce up to 8 blossoms per stem. This Lily is stoloniferous and will spread slowly in the garden.
- Grows up to 2-5 ft. tall (60-150 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm). Michigan Lily naturalizes well and comes back year after year. Wet soil tolerant.
- Performs best in full sun or light shade in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils.
- An excellent border plant providing striking color and contrast. Great for cottage gardens, prairies, meadows, and rain gardens.
- No serious pest or disease issues.
- Plant bulbs 5-6 in. deep (12-15 cm) and 12-18 in. apart (30-45 cm) in fall. Plant in groups of 3 bulbs at a minimum for a striking display! When flowering is over, cut back leaves and stems after they turn yellow.
- Toxic to cats (though not for dogs or any known species)
- Cultivation from seed is slow and difficult, while cultivation from bulbs or transplants is somewhat faster and easier.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lilium - Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 2' – 5' (60cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 18" (37cm – 45cm) |
Depth | 5" – 6" (12cm – 15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, New York, Pennsylvania, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lilium - Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 2' – 5' (60cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 18" (37cm – 45cm) |
Depth | 5" – 6" (12cm – 15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, New York, Pennsylvania, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |