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Posted 11/07/2022 in Perennial

Musa velutina

A dwarf evergreen perennial, Musa velutina features spikes of cream to yellow flowers with showy red bracts in the summer with paddle-shaped dark green leaves. Flowers are followed by velvety, pink fruits that are edible but often too seedy to eat.

Post Details

Latin Name
Musa velutina
Common Name
Pink Banana
Planting Zone
Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
5-7 ft
Spread
5-7 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A dwarf evergreen perennial, Musa velutina features spikes of cream to yellow flowers with showy red bracts in the summer with paddle-shaped dark green leaves. Flowers are followed by velvety, pink fruits that are edible but often too seedy to eat.

Special Care Instructions

Shelter from wind. Fertilize regularly. Best with consistent moist soil.

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