Lilies: Lilium Lophophorum, 1 by Slipperman

Slipperman wrote:
I first learned of these beauties watching a Nova program (called "First Flower", all about Paleobotany and the rise of Angiosperms) I highly recommend this program which can be seen at pbs.org. This little lily grows in high elevation sub-alpine meadows and even alpine tundra slopes. The extraordinary thing about this plant is the flower(as with most lilies, even though some possess lovely foliage) as it opens the tips of the petals stick together for most of the blooming time. Then they break apart and the petals twist clockwise. It is amazing these little flowers possess both of these attractive attributes. If anyone can get this plant I would love to know where it can be purchased. If anyone has some they can part with either plants or seeds, I will trade or pay handsomely for them. I will plant them next to the crown jewels of my collection, pictured below. Good Gardening Everyone