Michigan Lily

About Michigan Lily

Michigan Lily is an exquisite native wildflower that brings a touch of the exotic to North American wetlands and moist meadows. Standing 3 to 6 feet tall, it produces stunning, nodding orange flowers with dramatically recurved petals and dark purple speckles, resembling a crown of fire. This perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist to medium soils, often found naturally along riverbanks and in fens. Its large, nectar-filled blossoms are primarily pollinated by large butterflies and hummingbirds, who are attracted to its vibrant color and graceful form. Growing Michigan Lily from seed requires patience, as it is a slow-maturing species that benefits from cold-moist stratification. Once established, it forms a breathtaking focal point in the garden, though it appreciates a stable environment and protection from hungry deer.