Gunnera
Gunnera manicata
Gunnera is a bold architectural plant. It is grown mainly for its enormous lobed leaves, each of which can span 6 feet across. It thrives in wet places beside streams and ponds and in bog gardens. The small flowers cluster in large structures similar to corn cobs. If happy, gunnera develops into huge and gorgeous colonies, so provide plenty of space.
- Light:
- Sun,Part Sun
- Zones:
- 7-10
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Plant Height:
- 6-8 feet tall
- Plant Width:
- 10-12 feet wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Beds & Borders,Groundcover
- Special Features:
- Attractive Foliage,Tolerates Wet Soil
Plant It With
Iris
Iris
Contrast the swordlike leaves of water-loving yellow flag iris against the rounded foliage of gunnera for a striking display.
PrimroseWater-loving primroses such as Tibetan primrose and Sikkim primrose massed beside a clump of gunnera add grace and charm, and they enjoy some shade from their colossal neighbor.
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