Perennial
Banana
Musa
Varieties We Carry
Truly TinyMusaIce CreamMusaDwarf CavendishMusa acuminata
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$12.95
3 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterHigh
Mature size6-20 feet × 6-10 feet
About Banana
Bananas (Musa spp.) are vigorous tropical herbaceous plants that grow 6–20 ft tall depending on cultivar, thriving in NE Florida's zone 9b heat and humidity. They produce bold paddle-shaped foliage and, in frost-free years, hanging clusters of edible fruit from a clumping rhizome that re-sprouts even after light freezes. Starting at $12.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy, Moist, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Plant bananas in full sun for best growth and fruiting; they tolerate part shade but produce fewer and smaller bunches. In NE Florida, a south-facing, wind-protected site maximizes the short fruiting window.
Water
Bananas are thirsty plants — water deeply 1–2 times per week and never let the root zone dry out completely. In NE Florida's sandy soils, add a thick organic mulch ring (4–6 in.) to retain moisture and protect the shallow rhizome.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost. Fertilize with a high-potassium balanced fertilizer (e.g., 6-2-12) every 2 months during the growing season; potassium is key to fruit quality in Florida bananas. Avoid heavy clay.
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Common questions
Is Banana a good plant for St. Augustine?
Banana is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 6-20 feet × 6-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.