Species Michigan lily
upward-facing  orange flowers with deep red spots on petals, brown anthers, yellow filaments, and green long stems,

Michigan lily

Lilium michiganense

Michigan lily is a beautiful species of lily that is native to the Eastern United States. It has long, directional leaves and spectacular, showy flowers that grow atop tall, slender stems. Michigan lilies range in color from green and yellow-green to light pinkish purple. These stately blooms open in the summer and can reach up to five feet in height. They also produce a pleasant fragrance that attracts birds and butterflies. With proper care, Michigan lilies can thrive in a variety of garden settings and will come back year after year with new blooms.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Offsets,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Orange with dark spots Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Michigan lilies should be watered deeply once a week during its growing season. New plants need to be thoroughly watered every few days until they become established. During the hottest summer months, Michigan lilies should be watered twice a week to ensure adequate moisture. When watering, make sure that the soil is moist to about 3-4 cm (1-2 inches) below the surface. During the winter, when the Michigan lily is dormant, the watering should be reduced to only once a month.

sunlight

Michigan lily requires full sun to thrive, which means it should receive direct sunlight for around 6 to 8 hours each day. In general, lilies need at least 6 hours of full or partial sun per day to bloom, so Michigan lilies should be planted in a location that receives ample direct sunlight. During the summer, its best to give your Michigan lily the most direct sunlight possible in the morning and afternoon, while providing some shade in the middle of the day when temperatures are at their hottest. In areas with high temperatures, it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the afternoon or early evening to protect your plant.

pruning

Michigan lily should be pruned in late spring or early summer, after the plants have become established. Pruning should be done sparingly, as too much pruning can damage the flowers and buds. Remove dead stems, diseased stems and any stems that have grown to an unmanageable height. Trim the stem tips to encourage bushier growth and remove the flowers once they start to fade. This helps increase the flowers yield in future years. Some people prefer to cut the stem halfway between the soil and top when pruning.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Michigan lilies typically start flowering in late May or early June.

Starts Flowering

Michigan lilies typically start flowering in late May or early June.

Hardiness Map