Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
MUSA basjoo
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
In Hindi
desert broom
हार्डी केला
In German
Wüste Besen
hardy Banane
In French
desert broom
banana hardy
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
plátano resistentes
In Greek
desert broom
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
de banana resistentes
In Polish
desert broom
hardy banana
In Latin
desert broom
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Hardy Banana
Season and care of Desert Broom and Hardy Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Hardy Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Banana is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Hardy Banana Physical Information
Desert Broom and Hardy Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Hardy Banana are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Hardy Banana
Care of Desert Broom and Hardy Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.