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Gunnera chilensis
| These massive, leafy plants were recently dubbed Dinosaur Food because of their prehistoric look. Although club-shaped flowers may be hidden at the base of the plant, leaves can be startling, sometimes as large as 8 feet. If you plant it in a spot where it can be the center of attention and give it plenty of room, Dinosaur Food will be a real conversation piece. Do not mix with other big plants. For maximum size, feed when growth starts in the spring and then twice more during the year. This is one of the few plants that benefits from overhead watering, at least in dry, windy areas or where humidity is low. |
smaller than G. manicata with bowl-like leaves and redder fruit.
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Attributes - Gunnera chilensis
Plant Type: Perennial
Bloom Season: Early Summer
Flower Color: Red
Foliage: Semi-Deciduous
Height: 4 ft. to 6 ft.
Width: 10 ft.
Sunlight: Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Notes: Showy Flowers.
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Related Plants
Gunnera manicata
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