Winter Garden Tips

Banana

Musa species
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Botanical Name

Musa species

Hardiness

Zones 8 to 10, grown as annual elsewhere

Height

5 to 15 feet

Width

5 to 12 feet

Flowers

Grown for foliage

Light

Full to part sun

Soil

Moist, well drained

Planting and Care

Site in a protected spot away from damaging winds, can be overwintered as a houseplant or rhizome can be stored in a cool dark location like a Canna

Problems

None serious

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