MICHIGAN LILY
Lilium michiganense
SKU: 76-006
Description
A beautiful red-orange lily that is frequently visited by butterflies, including the Swallowtail! Flower petals are spotted, and curve backwards. Several flowers are produced on each plant. Plant in a mainly sunny location. It grows in regular or moist soil. Sometimes the Michigan Lily and Turk's Cap Lily names are used interchangeably, but each is a different species.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 60-80cm
Location: Sun
Note: This plant species is known to have toxicity. Ingestion of these seeds or this plant can cause illness such as vomiting or diarrhea.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds require a period of cold. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 2 weeks. They will not grow yet. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
A beautiful red-orange lily that is frequently visited by butterflies, including the Swallowtail! Flower petals are spotted, and curve backwards. Several flowers are produced on each plant. Plant in a mainly sunny location. It grows in regular or moist soil. Sometimes the Michigan Lily and Turk's Cap Lily names are used interchangeably, but each is a different species.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 60-80cm
Location: Sun
Note: This plant species is known to have toxicity. Ingestion of these seeds or this plant can cause illness such as vomiting or diarrhea.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds require a period of cold. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 2 weeks. They will not grow yet. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
