Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' ~ Monrovia® Red Banana Size:5 GALLON The colorful foliage and seed

The colorful foliage and seed heads make this millet especially valuable for adding contrast among flowering annuals

it’s ready for some more water

and again later in summer if deadheaded

IMAGE: William Coville

and transplant after risk of frost

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' ~ Monrovia® Red Banana Size:5 GALLON The colorful foliage and seedMonrovia Red Banana is a huge banana like tropical plant with a prominent red midrib on the huge paddle shaped foliage that emerges with maroon tints. Grows best in full sun and rich, consistently moist well drained soils. Treat as an annual if outside. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 8' 10' Spread: 6' 8' Spacing: 7' USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 11 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Multi Seasonal MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High maintenance.