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Lilium michiganense
Michigan Lily is a perennial in the Liliaceae family. It has erect stems with whorled, sword-like
leaves. The stems branch off at the top, with as many as eight bright orange, downward facing
flowers. This lily prefers sun to part shade, and moist well-drained soils. Michigan Lily has a
bright and playful appearance and would feel right at home in a cottage or rain garden.
Key Info
Scientific Name: Lilium michiganense
Common Names: Michigan Lily
Family Names: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Moisture Requirement: Moist well drained
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Flower Color: Orange, red, yellow
Additional Info
Habit: Single-stemmed with stems breaking off to form more flower stalks
Height: 2' - 6'
Spread: 1' - 2'
Leaves: Sword-like, whorled
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Wildlife Connections: Birds eat the seeds, visited by Swallowtail butterflies
Propagation: Bulbs, division