Musa basjoo ~ Hardy Banana

Hardy Banana or Japanese Fiber Banana is a perennial in zones 5-8, reaching near 10 feet tall in a season, with a crown of wide, green tropical foliage. Will not flower in areas with temperatures below freezing. Type:  Perennial Height:  8' - 10' Spread:  6' - 8' Spacing:  6' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Cream, Yellow Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Cut back to 2' after first frost in zones 5-8.  Grows best with consistent moisture but not wet, and filtered sun in the heat of the day LANDSCAPE USES:  Tropical Accents or Group Plantings, Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Daylily, Japanese Barberry IMAGE: Illustratedjc, Musa basjoo - Göttingen, CC BY-SA 4.0