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Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-5"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

7a-10b

3.5 inch pot | $16

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Gunnera monoica plant details

Gunnera monoica is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gunnera monoica

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: gunneraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gunnera monoica

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gunnera monoica is a cute little version of the iconic giant Gunnera manicata! This low, semi-evergreen, creeping ground cover spreads by rhizomes creating a short lush carpet of one inch wide, rounded, serrated, overlapping foliage. In summer, little insignificant flower spikes can produce orange-red fruit. Plants will reach 4-6 inches high and spread to 16 inches or more. Prefers constant moisture in rich soil. Suitable for bog gardens and moist borders.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This South American gem creates a carpet of texture with its tiny rounded leaves – spreads by stolons, preferring moist, peaty soil – lovely at pond's edge – sun to part shade – needs constant moisture to be happy – rarely offered!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Zn 7. Small rounded leaves. Ground Cover.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Groundcover form of gunnera

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Very cute little groundcover Gunnera literally overshadowed by its more familiar larger kin. This avoids the inevitable comparison by growing in New Zealand rather than South America. Loves a rich moist soil where it will carpet freely. Little flower spikes with orangish fruit. Protect if very cold.