Monrovia® Hardy Banana or Japanese Fiber Banana is a perennial in zones 5-8, reaching near 10 feet tall in a season, with a crown of wide, green tropical foliage. Will not flower in areas with temperatures below freezing.
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 Height:  | 
 8' - 10'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 6' - 8'  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 6'  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 5 - 10  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 Cream, Yellow  | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Cut back to 2' after first frost in zones 5-8. Grows best with consistent moisture but not wet, and filtered sun in the heat of the day
LANDSCAPE USES: Tropical Accents or Group Plantings, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Daylily, Japanese Barberry