Quick answer: Michigan lily (Lilium michiganense) is native to 16 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist |
| Soil | Deep, fertile, moist, cool soil |
| Bloom | Bloom Jul-Aug |
| Height | 2-6 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers beneficial for pollinators |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Michigan lily
Where is Michigan lily native?
Michigan lily (Lilium michiganense) is native to 16 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Michigan lily bloom?
Michigan lily blooms Jul-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Michigan lily need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist. Soil: Deep, fertile, moist, cool soil. Mature height: 2-6 ft tall.
Is Michigan lily good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers beneficial for pollinators.
Is Michigan lily deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Michigan lily is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Michigan lily?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Lilium michiganense by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Michigan lily.
- Prairie ironweed Vernonia fasciculata
- Prairie tickseed Coreopsis palmata
- Virginia mountain mint Pycnanthemum virginianum
- Sweet coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa
- Showy goldenrod Solidago speciosa
- Prairie onion Allium stellatum
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