Bana Grass PLANT (Pennisetum purpureum x americanum) – Heirloom, Clumping & Fast-Growing
The Ultimate Multi-Purpose Permaculture Powerhouse!
Bana Grass is an incredibly vigorous, clumping perennial grass that is a workhorse in any sustainable garden or farm system. Celebrated for its remarkable growth rate—reaching over 4 metres in just a few months—this plant is not just fast-growing; it’s immensely useful.
A superb natural solution for creating quick privacy screens, living windbreaks, and dense hedges. Beyond its structural uses, it is an excellent source of high-quality fodder for livestock and a fantastic “green machine” for producing abundant organic matter for mulch and compost.
Versatile Uses for Your Property:
Living Fence: Creates a fast, dense visual barrier and windbreak.
Animal Fodder: A nutritious feed for cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry.
Soil Builder: An excellent source of carbon-rich biomass for compost and mulch.
Product Details:
Price is for one (1) Bana Grass plant supplied in a small nursery pot.
Please note: The product image is an example. The plant you receive will be at a similar stage of growth.
Naturally grown with care in our permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven, QLD.
Dispatch within Australia only. Unfortunately, we cannot send to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS, or WA.
Local pick-up is available by appointment.
Planting & Growing Tips
Initial Care: Upon arrival, give your plant a good drink and place it in a partially shaded, sheltered spot. Allow it to recover from its journey in the original pot for a few days before transplanting.
Transplanting: Plant into the ground when roots begin to emerge from the drainage holes. Water thoroughly immediately after planting.
Position: Adaptable and grows best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. For the most vigorous growth, provide plenty of space and rich soil.
Management: This is a very fast-growing grass. Regular cutting or grazing will help manage its size and encourage fresh, tender growth for fodder. It can be grown in a large pot, but will truly thrive planted directly in the ground.
Additional Notes
Sun Acclimatisation: Our nursery plants are grown in semi-shade. To prevent stress, gradually introduce them to full sun over a week before planting them in their permanent position.
Disclaimer: Please note our disclaimer in the footer of this page. While used as fodder, always introduce new plants to animals’ diets gradually.
