Michigan lily, Lilium michiganense
Michigan lily is a garden highlight with large, orange-red nodding flowers featuring recurved tepals and maroon spots. Often called Turk's Cap Lily, it blooms from June to August with decorative downward-facing flowers. The plant can grow 90 cm to 1.80 m tall, with whorled leaves along the single stem.
 
Ecology:
The primary pollinator is the ruby-throated hummingbird. But sphinx moths and hummingbird moths also visit for nectar. Michigam lily is a host plant for different moth species and contributes to soil stability with extensive root systems.
 
Growing conditions:
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Thrives in moist, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter. Best in consistently moist but well-drained conditions. Mulch helps keep roots cool. Slow to establish but stoloniferous, gradually spreading. Deer and rabbits may browse foliage.