Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Leaves used for wrapping food, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Saba kela
Broomsedge grass
In German
saba Banane
broomsedge Gras
In French
saba banane
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
saba plátano
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
saba banana
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
saba banana
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Broomsedge
Season and care of Saba Banana and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saba Banana and Broomsedge Physical Information
Saba Banana and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Broomsedge are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Saba Banana and Broomsedge
Care of Saba Banana and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saba Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.