Name: David Laderoute Zone 5B/6 - NW MO (Zone 5b) Ignoring Zones altogether
Sorry - Just found this. I am in Zone 5B. Only Banana I have is Musa basjoo - the hardiest of bananas. I planted it May of 15. Last winter covered with 2 1/2 feet of leaves and straw mixed. Made it with no problems.