Michigan LilyLilium michiganense
a.k.a. Turk's Cap Lily
Michigan Lily looks similar to Tiger Lily but it has differently-shaped leaves and its petals curve backwards dramatically. It prefers sunny sites and medium to wet soil. Good as a border plant or along shorelines.
USDA symbol: LIMI9
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 4 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | Orange |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 4 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | Acidic Conditions |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | June to August |
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| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Stem Nesting, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Sandy or Engineered Soils, Shoreline Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | High |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |