Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gunneraceae

Genus:

Gunnera

Species:

Gunnera kauaiensis

USDA Symbol:

GUKA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers high organic matter content