Musella lasiocarpa ? Golden Lotus Banana ? Chinese Dwarf Banana The Chinese Yellow Banana is a rare variety of banana from Yunnan, China. In its native land, the banana grows in high mountain regions with an elevation of 8,000 feet! Musella lasiocarpa has gray-green foliage, but it?s grown for its large yellow flower which last up to 8 months! After flowering, tiny fruits may appear with dark, black seeds. This banana multiplies quickly producing many pups throughout the year. The Yellow Banana is a very unique and unusual banana for any garden and is very easy to grow. Large, yellow flower; Occasionally a single plant can produce several flowers that emerge from the pseudostem Time To Bloom ? 2 to 3 years Flower lasts up to 8 months and can withstand frost