USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
medium
Height
1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Spread
1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The herbaceous perennial Musa acuminata 'Zebrina' (blood banana) bears showy and bright yellow flowers during early summer to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is striped, medium green and dark red in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Musa acuminata 'Zebrina' (blood banana) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Musa acuminata 'Zebrina' (blood banana) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, specimen and tropical.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Musa acuminata 'Zebrina' (blood banana) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
