Lilium michiganense Sabatia needle-like foliage of this durable

needle-like foliage of this durable

In cool summers

starting in late March (NC)

Hosta 'Risky Business' forms a dense 2' wide clump in short order

a 4' tall bloom stalk will rocket forth with thousands of tiny white flowers

Lilium michiganense Sabatia needle-like foliage of this durableLilium 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