Carolina Lily
Lilium michauxii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 7 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Carolina lily is a stunning native wildflower that produces large, orange-red blooms with dark spots and recurved petals during summer months. This elegant perennial grows from underground bulbs and creates dramatic vertical interest in the garden with its tall stems and showy flowers.
In an HOA neighborhood
Carolina Lily is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation, backyard only.
- Completely disappears in winter leaving bare soil
- May be too informal for conservative HOAs
Wildlife value
The large, nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles during its long summer blooming period. This native lily provides important food sources for pollinators when many other plants are stressed by summer heat.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
Does Carolina Lily fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.