Musa basjoo ~ Hardy Banana size-5-ft and the odd stripe of

and the odd stripe of white bringing color until fall when it turns brown

Tall spikes holding intense violet blue two-lipped flowers with rosy purple calyx bloom in late spring through summer and can continue into fall if deadheaded

Helleborus Royal Heritage 2zz

Deutzia gracilis Duncan 3zz

as well as supports the specialized bee Ptilothrix bombiformis

Musa basjoo ~ Hardy Banana size-5-ft and the odd stripe ofHardy Banana or Japanese Fiber Banana is a perennial in zones 5 8, reaching near 10 feet tall in a season, with a crown of wide, green tropical foliage. Will not flower in areas with temperatures below freezing. Type: Perennial Height: 8' 10' Spread: 6' 8' Spacing: 6' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Cream, Yellow Season of Interest: Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Cut back to 2'