Elliptic to lance-shaped, lower leaves (to 4" long) are arranged in whorls around the stems. Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall. Lilies are masters at creating copies of themselves or creating new variations. Lilium michiganense, commonly called Michigan lily, is native to Missouri where it occurs in wet meadows, low woods and swampy prairies throughout the state.Typically grows 2-5' tall. It can be planted in perennial borders or even along ponds and streams. Foliage Color: Unknown - Tell us. Michigan Lily flowers resemble those of Tiger Lily (L. lancifolium) but the leaves are distinctly different and Tiger Lily has distinctive bulbets in the leaf axils. Common names are from state and federal lists. When to Plant Lily Seeds. Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds. Faunal Associations: Cross-pollination is required for fertile seeds.
Letting the flowers go to seed and then collecting it is simple, but the plants require more time to fully develop from seed. Few types of plants have such a variety of ways to multiply, be it by clones or by seeds. Propagating lilies by seed is an obvious method, but takes longer than the others. Michigan Lily dangles beautiful orange to red-orange flowers in summer. While Michigan Lily plants are often found singly in the wild, it can produce dense stands under cultivation though many gardeners find it has difficulty persisting over time. – Michigan lily Subordinate Taxa. Lilies (Lilium spp.) Habitats include moist black soil prairies, openings in deciduous woodlands, typical thickets and sandy thickets, Bur Oak savannas, moist sandy meadows along rivers, swamps, fens, and prairie remnants along railroads. Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds. Challenging from seed, it prefers mostly sunny sites with medium to wet soil. Threatened and Endangered Information: This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. Bloom Characteristics: Click on a place name to get a complete protected plant list for that location.
Michigan Lily is found in higher quality natural areas. It may be a few years before you see flowers. Noteworthy Characteristics.
grace your garden, blending lovely form, delicate color and delightful fragrance. Its petals curve strongly backward, distinguishing it from other native Lilies. Although the elegant blossoms make these plants seem the … This plant has no children Legal Status.
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed. Lily Propagation Plants by their very nature want to multiply and get larger, create seeds and spread.