Gunnera magellanica

Physical Characteristics

Gunnera magellanica is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - S.W. Argentina, S. Chile and the Falkland Islands.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: One report says that the fruit might be edible[177]. The fruit is about 5mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known