gunnera
Gunnera tinctoria
Overview
Gunnera tinctoria is an amazing plant species. The giant leaves of this evergreen perennial can reach an impressive width of up to 3 feet across, giving the plant an impressive presence and earning it the common name of Giant rhubarb. The elaborate flowering clusters can draw hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators while producing fruits in the form of hard, spiny nuts. Gunnera tinctoria is also amazingly heat and cold tolerant, thriving even in zones 6-9. With its low-maintenance and long-lasting beauty, Gunnera tinctoria is an excellent addition to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "2-3" days.
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 7-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, December, January, February.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation, Planting Runners
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