Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
Japan
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
Missouri primrose
In German
hardy Banane
Missouri Primel
In French
banana hardy
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
prímula Missouri
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
hardy banana
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Primrose Missouri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Myrtales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Missouri Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose
Care of Hardy Banana and Missouri Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.