Yes, Donna it's musa/banana. It's said to be marginally hardy up to zone 8. I could take a chance of it being outside, but I'm planning on bringing that one indoor too
Summer Containers Garden 2011
I have a friend who had two huge ones. They were taken outside when in it warms here (which takes forever) and then pulled in when it gets cold. Last year I was given an offset in a pot, and I was thrilled. It was a little tough finding a spot for it, since it tended to burn in some locations, but I found one and it quickly grew to about three feet tall.
I'm glad I took such good care of it, because my friends missed the "winter window" and their big ones died. Since I had their offspring, I happily handed it back to be grown and propagated in the future. I'm really looking forward to having another.
Over the years, I found one of the joy of gardening is that we share lasting joy.
'Blue butterfly' another container grown tropical.
Yes, I agree about the joy. I find myself corresponding with people all over about it. The ability to create and live with such beauty! And speaking of beauty, 'Blue Butterfly" almost looks like a sweet pea.
We are preparing to bring plants in here. My roses and perennials are still outside, but some of my more tender plants have been brought in. I try to look at the bright side. They are closer, and easier to see (and obsess over!)
Down here our tropicals can still get the benefit of being outdoor until mid. November. Night temp. has dropped considerably the last week here, but we are a long way off before the big move.
Autumn's signs has begun to show down South. Some of the deciduous trees begun to shed their leaves prematurely due to the year's intermittent drought. Temp. although still hot and humid--during the days -- as usual, but the welcoming cool air at night is a gentle reminder that the growing season is soon to end.... for the year.
Just as the weather cool down, that triggers brugs. to send out more blooms in the garden. Beside the pink, yellow and white. An apricot, or peachy color brug was a pleasant surprise found in the garden this morning.
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