Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Greener Pastures
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Asthma, Diarrhea, Improve heart health, increase memory, lowering blood pressure, Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Sap
Leaves, Root
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
Common Name
Banana, Hybrid Banana, Saba Banana
Purple Lovegrass
In Hindi
Saba kela
eragrostis spectabilis
In German
saba Banane
eragrostis spectabilis
In French
saba banane
eragrostis spectabilis
In Spanish
saba plátano
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Greek
saba banana
eragrostis spectabilis
In Portuguese
saba de banana
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Polish
saba banana
Eragrostis okazałe
In Latin
Saba Musa sapientum fixa
Eragrostis spectabilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass
Season and care of Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saba Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Lovegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saba Banana is Loam, Sand and for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saba Banana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass Physical Information
Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Saba Banana height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass are as follows:
Saba Banana flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Saba Banana leaf color: Green
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
- Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass
Care of Saba Banana and Purple Lovegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saba Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Lovegrass 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 Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.