General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Fragrant
Other: Infloresence may produce small bananas which are inedible
Uses: Vegetable
Will Naturalize
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Propagation is by seed in the wild.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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Common names
  • Red Banana
  • False Banana

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Date: 2007-06-25
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc. wwwterranovanurseries.co
Location: Cooks Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-12-17
Location: Cooks Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-12-17
Location: Cooks Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-12-17
Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on Mar 28, 2012 9:46 AM concerning plant:
    While this plant is a member of the Musa (banana) family, the edible part is actually its roots. It is an important food crop in parts of Africa. The fruit is not edible.
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Correct ID? by Mangogirl Mar 27, 2012 10:07 PM 1

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