Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
Ragged Robin
In German
hardy Banane
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
banana hardy
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
Ragged Robin
In Polish
hardy banana
Ragged Robin
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin. Hardy Banana doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Banana has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing and Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin
Care of Hardy Banana and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.