Pink Banana (Musa velutina)

Musa velutina, or Pink Banana, is a dwarf evergreen perennial boasting attractive dark green foliage and arching spikes of cream-to-yellow flowers with vibrant pink-red bracts. The bananas produced are velvety pink with black seeds and creamy white flesh - although not particularly delicious due to the many seeds. Reaching an average height of 1.8 meters, this plant is easy to manage and maintain. It responds best to full sun and moist soils and is ideal for container gardening. It should be protected from wind and frost for the best results.