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Banana   Red Abyssinian .... Ensete Maurelli

This is an ornamental banana grown primarily for it's beautiful foliage. As it gets bigger, the bottom sides of the leaves and the stalk of the tree turn burgandy. Fruits are not edible. They can reach up to 15 ft in warmer climates, but will only get to 6-8 ft in cooler climates. Great container plants. Protect from cold below 20 degrees.

 

1 gallon     $20.00

 

 

Colocasia esculenta "Illustris Black"

Large tropical leaf shaded dark gray to black highlighted with veins and edges of lime green. Does better with plenty of moisture.  Excellent for water gardens when planted in a pot submerged in the pond. Sun to part shade. Height 24-48 inches. Zones 7-11. 

1 gallon    $8.00

 

1 gallon   2 for 15.00

 

Cordyline  australis "Red Star"

Dark burgandy leaves and being a sun lover make this a fascinating plant. Great contrast plant for beds, borders, or containers. Height reaches approximately 36". Needs sunlight to keep it's dark color.  Zones 7-9.

1 gallon  

out of stock

"Fox Tail Fern"

Asparagus meyeri is an evergreen arching perennial that has feathery, needle-like, stems. Its growth habit is very dense and it produces tail-like fronds for a fluffy "Foxtail" look.

 

1 gallon      $8.00

 

1 gallon   2 for 15.00

 

Ginger - Shell Ginger - Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'

Stunning yellow and green foliage reaching a height of 5 to 6 ft. Sun to part shade. Zones 9-11. 

 

1 gallon       $8.00  

 

1 gallon   2 for 15.00

 

Musa - sumatrana "Rojo" (Banana)

A banana that is mainly used for it's ornamental qualities as opposed to the fruit, which is seedy and inedible. Known as Blood Banana because of the red splotches on the top side of the leaf and the solid red undersides. This banana can grow 6-8 feet tall with an equal spread. Great for the garden as well as containers.  zones 8-11.

            out of stock
Philodendron selloum....Split Leaf

The Split Leaf philodendron is a popular houseplant that thrives outside in the lower South having a sprawling form and coarse texture. Freezing temperatures may damage the foliage, but the thick stem usually survives. Although adapted to full sunlight, the Split Leaf Philodendron grows best in partial shade. Average Size: 15H x 10W. Zones 8-10. 

 

1 gallon        $8.00

 

1 gallon   2 for 15.00

 

Pre-Spring orders are being accepted. All plants ordered will be shipped out during the month of April 2009. You will be emailed ahead of time to make sure you and the weather are ready for the order.

(All photos copyright of Katz Kuntry Kuttins)