Musa acuminata ssp. zebrina
BLOOD BANANA
Musaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: variegated red-purple

Ornamental Fruit: orange
 
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Musa acuminata ssp. zebrina
BLOOD BANANA
Musaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: variegated red-purple

Ornamental Fruit: orange


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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