Musa 'Dajiao' is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, Musa 'Dajiao' is hardy to H1b and is ideal for coastal, architectural, and wall-side borders. It is propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers and is particularly attractive in spring and summer.

Musa 'Dajiao' is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun and architectural coastal or wall-side borders.

Musa 'Dajiao'

Musa 'Hazaray' is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation, it is ideal for coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders. Musa 'Hazaray' is hardy to UK zone H1b and is propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers, showing interest in spring and summer.

Musa 'Hazaray' is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with large paddle-like leaves, perfect for full sun and architectural coastal or wall-side borders.

Musa 'Hazaray'

Musa 'Jamesonii' is a suckering evergreen perennial cultivar of the Musa genus, known for its large, paddle-like leaves and false stem formed by the bases of its stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is often used in coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or separating suckers, with interest primarily in spring and summer.

Musa 'Jamesonii' is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun and architectural coastal or wall-side borders.

Musa 'Jamesonii'

Musa 'Saba' is a cultivar of the genus Musa, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to H1b and is often used in coastal, architectural, and wall-side borders. Musa 'Saba' is propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers and is particularly notable in spring and summer.

Musa 'Saba' thrives in full sun with architectural appeal, ideal for conservatories and coastal borders, flowering in spring and summer.

Musa 'Saba' ambig. (F)

Musa 'Saba' ambig.

Musa 'Tiger Stripes' is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is ideal for coastal, architectural, and wall-side borders. Propagation is achieved through seed, division, or separating suckers, with interest peaking in spring and summer.

Musa 'Tiger Stripes' is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun in conservatories and architectural coastal borders.

Musa 'Tiger Stripes'

Musa acuminata is a species of banana native to Southern Asia, its range comprising the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Many of the modern edible dessert bananas are derived from this species, although some are hybrids with Musa balbisiana. First cultivated by humans around 8000 BCE, it is one of the early examples of domesticated plants. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Musa acuminata, commonly known as the commercial banana, belongs to the Musaceae family. This species features the characteristic large, paddle-like leaves typical of the Musa genus, with a false stem formed from the bases of its stalks, and produces clusters of tubular flowers that give way to cylindrical fruits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_acuminata

Musa acuminata

Commercial banana | Musa acuminata

Musa acuminata 'Grand Nain' (AAA Group) is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types, including clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for sub-tropical and architectural planting, it is ideal for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and city or courtyard gardens, offering interest in spring and summer.

Musa acuminata 'Grand Nain' is a hardy evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for sub-tropical patios and architectural gardens in spring and

Musa acuminata 'Grand Nain' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Grand Nain' (AAA Group)

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Lidi' (AA Group) is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is ideal for coastal, architectural, or wall side borders. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers.

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Lidi' is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun coastal and architectural borders in spring and summer.

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Lidi' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Lidi' (AA Group)

Musa acuminata 'Robusta' (AAA Group) is a cultivar of Musa, a genus of suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered aspect, such as south- or west-facing positions. It grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and sub-tropical or courtyard gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by sowing pre-soaked seed or separating suckers in early spring.

Musa acuminata 'Robusta' (AAA Group) is a hardy evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for sub-tropical and architectural gardens in spring

Musa acuminata 'Robusta' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Robusta' (AAA Group)

Musa acuminata 'Tuu Ghia' (AA Group) is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by stalk bases. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers. 'Tuu Ghia' is valued for its architectural presence in coastal and wall side borders during spring and summer.

Musa acuminata 'Tuu Ghia' (AA Group) is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with large leaves, ideal for architectural borders in full sun, flowering in spring

Musa acuminata 'Tuu Ghia' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Tuu Ghia' (AA Group)

Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai' is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to H1b and is ideal for coastal and architectural planting, as well as wall-side borders. It can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers, and is of interest during spring and summer.

Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai' is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun, coastal and architectural planting in spring and

Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai'

Musa basjoo, known variously as Japanese banana, Japanese fiber banana or hardy banana, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the banana family Musaceae. It was previously thought to have originated in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, from where it was first described in cultivation, but is now known to have originated in the subtropical southern Chinese province of Sichuan. Its specific name is derived from its Japanese common name, bashō (芭蕉). Mature plants reach roughly 2.5-4 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects.

Japanese banana (Musa basjoo) is a hardy herbaceous perennial with large leaves and cream summer flowers, ideal for patios and containers in full sun.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_basjoo

Musa basjoo

Japanese banana | Musa basjoo

Musa basjoo, known variously as Japanese banana, Japanese fiber banana or hardy banana, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the banana family Musaceae. It was previously thought to have originated in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, from where it was first described in cultivation, but is now known to have originated in the subtropical southern Chinese province of Sichuan.

Musa basjoo 'Variegata' is a hardy banana ideal for conservatories, offering architectural interest with variegated foliage in spring and summer.

Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v)

Musa basjoo 'Variegata'

Musa beccarii is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), found in Malaysia, in Sabah (in the northern part of the island of Borneo). It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa). It is native to Borneo. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Musa beccarii is a member of the Musaceae family, known for its robust, suckering perennials with broad, paddle-shaped leaves. This species produces tubular flowers in clusters, accompanied by colorful bracts, leading to the development of cylindrical fruits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_beccarii

Musa beccarii

Musa campestris is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), endemic to the island of Borneo. It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), having a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Musa campestris is a member of the Musaceae family, recognized for its robust, evergreen growth and large, paddle-shaped foliage. This species features a false stem formed by the bases of its stalks and produces clusters of tubular flowers that eventually develop into cylindrical fruits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_campestris

Musa campestris

Musa borneensis is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), native to the island of Borneo, in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), having a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20. Musa borneensis has a slender psudostem which reaches up to 3.5 m high at maturity, with up to 9 suckers. It grows in lowland rain forests from 27 to 300 metres elevation. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Musa flavida is a member of the Musaceae family, recognized for its suckering perennial growth and large, paddle-shaped foliage. This species features a false stem formed by the bases of its stalks and produces clusters of tubular flowers accompanied by colorful bracts, eventually yielding cylindrical fruits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_borneensis

Musa flavida

Musa flaviflora is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is often used in coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders. Musa flaviflora produces interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers.

Musa flaviflora is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun and architectural coastal or wall-side borders.

Musa flaviflora

Musa from Tibet is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered, south-facing aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is ideal for coastal, architectural, and wall-side borders. Musa from Tibet is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers.

Musa from Tibet is a hardy herbaceous perennial for conservatories, thriving in full sun with architectural appeal in spring and summer.

Musa from Tibet

Musa gracilis is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), native to Peninsular Malaysia. It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), having a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20. It grows to less than 2 m (7 ft) tall. It has an upright pink-purple bud and produces narrow fruits (bananas), which have magenta and green stripes. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Musa gracilis is a member of the Musaceae family, known for its perennial nature and suckering growth habit. This species features large, paddle-shaped leaves and forms a false stem at the base of its stalks, producing clusters of tubular flowers that develop into cylindrical fruits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_gracilis

Musa gracilis

Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannaensis 'MeKong Giant' is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is ideal for coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders. Propagation can be achieved through seed, division, or separating suckers, with interest in spring and summer.

Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannaensis 'MeKong Giant' is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun and architectural coastal

Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannaensis 'MeKong Giant'

Musa muluensis is a plant in the banana and plantain family. It is native to tropical Asia; found only in Sarawak in Malaysia. It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), members of which have a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Musa muluensis is a hardy herbaceous perennial ideal for sub-tropical and courtyard gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade with winter interest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_muluensis

Musa muluensis

Musa rubinea is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation as well as bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b. Musa rubinea is ideal for coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders and is propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

Musa rubinea is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for full sun and architectural coastal or wall-side borders.

Musa rubinea

Musa rubra from Yunnan is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils including clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, bedding, and container planting, Musa rubra is ideal for sub-tropical and architectural gardens, offering interest in spring and summer.

Musa rubra from Yunnan is a hardy H3 evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for sub-tropical, architectural, and container gardens in spring

Musa rubra from Yunnan

Musa siamensis is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is ideal for coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders. Musa siamensis produces interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers.

Musa siamensis is a suckering evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, perfect for full sun and architectural coastal or wall side borders.

Musa siamensis

Abacá ( ah-bə-KAH; Filipino: abaka [ɐbɐˈka]), also known as Manila hemp, is a species of banana, Musa textilis, endemic to the Philippines. The plant grows to 13–22 feet (4.0–6.7 m) and has great economic importance, being harvested for its fiber extracted from the leaf-stems. The lustrous fiber is traditionally hand-loomed into various indigenous textiles (abaca cloth or medriñaque) in the Philippines. They are still featured prominently as the traditional material of the barong tagalog, the national male attire of the Philippines, as well as in sheer lace-like fabrics called nipis used in various clothing components. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Musa textilis, commonly known as abacá or Manila hemp, belongs to the Musaceae family. This species features large, paddle-shaped leaves and forms a false stem at its base, producing clusters of tubular flowers followed by cylindrical fruits.

Musa textilis

Abacá | Musa textilis

Musa violascens is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), native to Peninsular Malaysia. It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), members of which have a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for sub-tropical, architectural, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Musa violascens is a member of the Musaceae family, known for its robust, evergreen perennials with broad, paddle-shaped foliage. This species features a distinctive false stem formed by the bases of its stalks, producing clusters of tubular flowers enveloped in colorful bracts, ultimately yielding cylindrical fruits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_violascens

Musa violascens

Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore' (AAB Group) is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is often used in coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders. 'Mysore' is best appreciated in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers.

Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore' is an evergreen perennial with large leaves, ideal for full sun coastal and architectural borders, flowering in spring and summer.

Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore' (AAB Group) (F)

Musa x paradisiaca 'Mysore' (AAB Group)

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pisang Seribu' (AAB Group) is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil that can be clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and sub-tropical or city gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by sowing pre-soaked seed in spring or by separating suckers early in the season.

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pisang Seribu' is a hardy evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for sub-tropical and architectural garden displays.

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pisang Seribu' (AAB Group) (F)

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pisang Seribu' (AAB Group)

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pome' (AAB Group) is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials with large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is often used in coastal, architectural, or wall-side borders. It produces interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers.

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pome' is an evergreen perennial with large leaves, ideal for full sun, coastal and architectural borders, flowering in spring and summer.

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pome' (AAB Group) (F)

Musa x paradisiaca 'Pome' (AAB Group)

Musa x paradisiaca 'Silk' (AAB Group) is a cultivar of the Musa genus, which comprises suckering evergreen perennials known for their large, paddle-like leaves and false stems formed by the bases of their stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered, south-facing aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but well-drained and neutral in pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and bedding, 'Silk' is ideal for coastal, architectural, and wall-side borders. It is hardy to UK zone H1b and is propagated by seed, division, or separating suckers, with interest in spring and summer.

Musa x paradisiaca 'Silk' is an evergreen perennial with large paddle-like leaves, ideal for architectural coastal and wall-side borders in full sun.