Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse New Guinea The leaves are heavily spotted

The leaves are heavily spotted gold

adorned with muted silver veining is topped with 10" stalks

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

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

is composed of a single green leaf atop a 10-12' tall

Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse New Guinea The leaves are heavily spottedThis 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.