Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food
Gunnera Tinctoria
Overview
The Chilean Gunnera, also known as Dinosaur Food (Gunnera tinctoria), is a colossal, prehistoric-looking perennial. Its mammoth rhubarb-like leaves can span up to 8 feet, creating a dramatic canopy. Suited for zones 7-10, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Ideal for waterside plantings, it requires ample space, with a spread of up to 10 feet, to accommodate its sprawling growth habit and hefty stature.
Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 8–11Type Aquatic, PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- High
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Aquatic, Perennial
- Family
- Gunneraceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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