Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gunneraceae

Genus:

Gunnera

Species:

Gunnera tinctoria

USDA Symbol:

GUTI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers areas near water bodies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and keep consistently moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI