Plants in genus musella
Plants in genus musella
Musella lasiocarpa
Musella lasiocarpa, also known as the Chinese dwarf banana or golden lotus banana, is an ornamental plant with stiff, leathery grey-green foliage. It can grow up to 6 feet tall and is renowned for its large, yellow flowers that resemble giant golden artichokes. Native to China, it thrives in USDA zone 7b and is noted for its winter hardiness. This plant is ideal for creating a tropical look in gardens and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.