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.