|
Image shows the lovely foliage of the Musella lasiocarpa plant
|
|
Musella lasiocarpa
(Yellow Chinese Banana, Golden Yellow
Banana)
|
Family: Musaceae
Origin: Native to southeast Asia including southwest China, Yunan,
Laos, Myanmar
Light: Sun-part shade/shade
Height: 4-6'
Spread: 3-4'
Blooms: Unique, gold, thistle-like, late Spring. Flower
lasts as long as 9 months
Foliage: Silvery-grey,
leathery
Trun: Green with tinge of red, has a narrow top and a broad base
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: Regular
Propagation: Suckers
Uses: Borders, specimen
Comments: Musella lasiocarpa or Yellow Chinese Banana or Golden
Yellow Banana is a hardy dwarf banana shrub that is very easy to grow.
Golden Yellow Banana is not only hardy but is pest
and disease tolerant as well. Plant is monocarpic so plant dies after blooming.
Musella lasiocarpa is a rather unique plant to have in the landscaping
garden as it bears flowers in the absence of foliage. Yellow
Chinese Banana is easily propagated by suckers.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
