| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: 5-6 inch long bananas |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Location: Tucson, AZ
Date: 2008-11-21
Bananas are 6\" long.](/pics/2012-03-14/rayman6422/1932ff-250.jpg "Location: Tucson, AZ
Date: 2008-11-21
Bananas are 6\\" long.")
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