Musa, or banana plant, is a wonderful addition to the perennial garden.
Musa, or banana plant,
is a wonderful addition
to the perennial garden.

The banana plant, or musa, is a popular plant when bright green foliage is needed.
In warm areas it is also a very strong perennial that grows quickly and can become quite large.

Though they resemble palm trees, bananas are neither trees nor palms but large-statured perennials. The large light green leaves look as well when grown in a tub as when planted in the ground in warm areas.

Musa Quick Facts:

Scientific Name: Musa species
Common Name: Musa, bananas
Type of Plant: Perennial
Growing Zones for Musa: Hardy to zone 10

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