Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' ~ Monrovia® Red Banana Size:5 GALLON Small fringed red flowers bloom

Small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators

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

and again later in summer if deadheaded

The simple dark green leaves turn golden yellow with orange tints in fall

it’s ready for some more water

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' ~ Monrovia® Red Banana Size:5 GALLON Small fringed red flowers bloomMonrovia 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.