Musa ornata
Family: Musaceae Species
Common Name: (purple flowered)
Scientific Synonymy:
Musa carolinae, Musa speciosa, Musa rubra, Musa rosea, Musa mexicana
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a View the UK and US zone maps
Musa ornata Information
Identification
A dwarf ornamental banana that has been in cultivation for a long time for it's colourful flowers. The usual form is a purpleish pink, but the colour can vary from purple through pink to orange.
General Information
Not for outdoors in the British Isles, it's small size makes in ideal as a house or conservatory plant.
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.