Musa basjoo (Basjoo Banana Tree, Hardy Banana, Hardy Fiber …
WEBDescription. Japanese banana is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that has a tropical appearance. It has very large, paddle-shaped, bright green leaves that arch from the pseudo-stem. The thick false stem is created by overlapped or whorled leaves. Clusters of creamy or yellow tubular flowers appear during the summer.
Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Banana Beds | North Carolina …
WEBWhat to look for: Located on the north side of the parking lot, the banana border features many hardy and semi-hardy bananas (Musa spp.), Arundo donax ‘Peppermint Stick’, and Trachycarpus takil that bloom in late summer to fall. It also features banana relatives, including gingers and cannas.
Children's Secret Garden at Wilson Botanical Gardens
WEBThe Children's Secret Garden has several magical playful areas including raining sunflowers, garden tunnel, rain wall, music court, dino dig, banana split sundae garden with water feature, and much more.
Musa velutina - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBIt is hardy to zone 7b to 11. The leaves are large, paddle-shaped, dark green, and measure 3 feet long. In late summer the creamy flowers with pink bracts emerge and are quickly followed by clusters of small pink velvety fruits.
Musa x paradisiaca (Banana, Cooking Banana, Edible Banana, …
WEBThis herbaceous perennial is a member of the banana family (Musaceae). The genus name is derived from the Arabic name for the fruit, mauz. The species epithet means "of the paradise or of the pleasure garden." A hybrid between M. acuminata and M. balbisiana.
Strelitzia reginae - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBClumps of 3.5-4 feet long gray-green leaves that look like banana leaves. Stem: Stem Is Aromatic: No; Landscape: Landscape Location: Container Houseplants Patio Pool/Hardscape Walkways Landscape Theme: Cottage Garden Cutting Garden Design Feature: Accent Border Resistance To Challenges: Deer Drought Rabbits Problems: Problem for Cats Problem ...
Musa acuminata (Banana, Banana Plant, Dessert Banana, Edible …
WEBMore commonly known as the banana, this species encompasses both wild and cultivated banana plants. The most well-known banana is the Cavendish, the large yellow banana commonly found in grocery stores.
Musa balbisiana - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBThis herbaceous perennial is a member of the banana family (Musaceae). The genus name is derived from the Arabic name for the fruit, mauz . Plantains are a type of herbaceous pernnial tree from tropical Asia.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' (Abyssinian Banana, Red Abyssinian …
WEBRed banana is a perennial cultivar in the Musaceae (banana) family. Named for J. Maurel who drew attention from the French in Ethiopia to the native red-leaved 'banana' looking plant. It is best grown in full sun, with some shade …
Musa ornata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBFlowering banana is a perennial in the banana family (Musaceae) that is native to Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, and Myanmar. The genus name is derived from the Arabic name for the fruit, mauz. The species epithet means "ornate or ornamental." This species has smooth, hairless fruits but is otherwise similar to Musa velutina.