Musa ornata Purple Flower Form JLBG Members Only The rigid 1' tall stems

The rigid 1' tall stems are adorned with stiff

Fans will be glad to know the name was hauled to the East Coast for safekeeping

The much narrower than normal

the blue color has held extremely well

Our clump has expanded to 10" tall x 18" wide

Musa ornata Purple Flower Form JLBG Members Only The rigid 1' tall stemsThis dwarf, fast multiplying Indian species is prized as a container plant because of its 5 8' tall size, and like Musa velutina, the clump is adorned in late summer and early fall with upright flower spikes of lilac purple flower buds that peel open in layers, revealing the golden yellow flowers. Forget eating this seed filled banana unless your spouse kicks you out of the house without dinner. We are just now trialing this outdoors and have a few