Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse New Guinea Musa 'Mekong Giant' is a

Musa 'Mekong Giant' is a seedling selection made by our friend Brian Williams

who introduced it in 1972

The 2-3' long

clothed in 6" long x 3" wide dark green leaves

The leaves are heavily spotted gold

Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse New Guinea Musa 'Mekong Giant' is aThis stunning sport of Boehmeria 'Glow Light' makes a dazzling specimen in light shade morning sun. When grown in rich organic soil, Boehmeria 'Solar Eclipse' can form a 2' tall x 6' wide mound in only 2 years. Each golden leaf is adorned with a central streak of dark green. Due to the unstable leaf pattern, expect some leaves to be solid gold. The pipe cleaner like tan flowers in summer are most unusual.