Description
Flowers: Features trumpet-shaped blooms in a striking tropical palette, often described as having warm coral, orange, or salmon petals with contrasting yellow or cream throats. Each stem boasts multiple blossoms that open in succession from the bottom up.
Foliage: Characteristic sword-like, upright green leaves that give the plant its common name, "sword lily".
Bloom Time: Typically flowers 8 to 12 weeks after planting (midsummer to early fall). 
Missouri Botanical Garden +4
Expert Care Guide
Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for strong stems and vibrant colors.
Soil: Needs well-draining soil; corms are prone to rot in heavy, soggy ground.
Planting:
Plant corms 4 to 6 inches deep with the pointed end facing up.
Succession Planting: Plant a new batch every 2 weeks from late spring through early July to enjoy continuous blooms all summer.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist (about 1 inch of water per week). Drought can result in shorter spikes and smaller flowers.
Support: Due to their height, 'Tropical Breeze' spikes often require staking to prevent them from toppling in wind or heavy rain.
Winter Care:
Hardiness: Perennial in Zones 8–10.
Colder Climates (Zones 3–7): Corms must be lifted in the fall after the first frost kills the foliage. Cure them in a warm, dry place for 2–3 weeks before storing in a cool (35–45°F), dark location for the winter.