Musa sikkimensis
Darjeeling banana
Flower Color
Description
A suckering perennial with large, oblong leaves to 2m long emerging from a red-tinged pseudostem. Young leaves are flushed reddish purple beneath and have red midribs. Mature plants may bear yellow flowers enclosed in purple bracts in summer; these can be followed by angular, yellowish fruits
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Suckering
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensPatio and container plantsSub-tropicalArchitecturalBeddingConservatory and greenhouseWall side borders