Lilium michiganense Physostegia 5" wide green leaves

5" wide green leaves

the frosting fades

The exquisite foliage of Syneilesis aconitifolia flattens out atop 18" stems by mid-spring

An extremely low maintenance plant

Lilium michiganense Physostegia 5" wide green leavesLilium michiganense is another of the wonderful US native lilies that is rarely available to home gardeners. Native to moist slopes and low woods from Minnesota south to Alabama, Lilium michiganense is a vigorous and easy to grow lily that spreads nicely by underground rhizomes. In spring, the 6' tall stems of whorled leaves shoot skyward. In June July, the stems are topped with one or two bright orange red, pendent flowers with a yellow central