Musa Bordelon Iran The massive 1'+ long flower

The massive 1'+ long flower heads of brilliant scarlet orange with red throats top the 5-6' tall clump in midsummer and again in early fall

As the leaf ages

3' wide clump is topped in early summer with 2' spikes of medium lavender flowers

Once these are sold out they will not be available again for many years

Musa Bordelon Iran The massive 1'+ long flowerThis ornamental banana was first discovered in the Zone 8b Louisiana town of Bordelonville (near Alexandria). The 10 15' tall stalks are adorned with red striped leaves that also feature an attractive red leaf back which is especially visible when the new leaves unfurl. Based on trials around the country, M. 'Bordelon' appears to be the hardiest of the red striped varieties. If the growing point is protected in winter, M. 'Bordelon' will flower and