Plant: large bulbous perennial

Origin: tropical and subtropical areas worldwide

Zone: 7 - 10

Flowers: fragrant, colorful trumpets on 24-72" stalks in summer

Foliage: large, strap like leaves 18-72”; some plants evergreen

Culture: full sun to part sun; grows well in most soils, excels in water gardens; treat evergreen species as bright light houseplents in winter; rarely bothered by pests or diseases.