Lilies: Waiting with anticipation, 1 by zenmom

zenmom wrote:
I think I've got a seedling lily in one of my beds. I've been living here for about 7 years, and I'm certain that I didn't plant it.

I've been watching it for a couple years now, and this is the first year I've noticed flower buds. I think the first flower is going to pop open any day now.

How common is it to get "volunteer" lilies from seed?

Also, what are the little black beads along the stem? I wouldn't think they were seeds, since they happen before the flowers, and even if there are no flowers.

Looking forward to your replies!

P.S. Sorry for the awkward photo, it was the best I could do to show all the parts of the plant. Overall height is about 2' max.