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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: none required
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: surface sow on peat or sphagnum moss and keep moist by misting.

Other: Seed germination is slow, usually taking between 6 to 16 months to germinate.|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +). 

Native to: Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South
Introduced to: Azores, British Columbia, California, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Oregon, Washington
Native
Introduced

Gunnera tinctoria

Chilean Rhubarb

In Stock: 0.023 lb (Total:0.023lb)
Orders of this lot will receive 25% additional seed at no extra cost, while supplies last
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0.02 lb
VA
Orders of this lot will receive 25% additional seed at no extra cost, while supplies last

Details

Germination:
83%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
95%
Seeds per lb:
287,534
Quantity:
0.02 lb
Collected in:
Virginia
Crop year:
2023
Min. hardiness zone:
7
Item ID:
1833410

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England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: none required
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: surface sow on peat or sphagnum moss and keep moist by misting.

Other: Seed germination is slow, usually taking between 6 to 16 months to germinate.|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +). 

Native to: Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South
Introduced to: Azores, British Columbia, California, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Oregon, Washington
Native
Introduced
Discover Gunnera tinctoria, commonly known as Chilean Rhubarb, a distinctive and dramatic addition to any garden, renowned for its prehistoric charm. Native to the lush landscapes of Chile and Argentina, this herbaceous perennial captivates with its enormous, serrated leaves that can reach up to 4 feet across. These towering plants, which can grow up to 8 feet tall in ideal conditions, transport you back to the Cretaceous Period, as they once thrived alongside dinosaurs.

Gunnera tinctoria's unique aesthetics include vibrant red flower spikes that bloom from June to August, adding a stunning contrast to its giant green leaves. Though dubbed 'rhubarb,' its edible stalks are unrelated to the common vegetable. This plant thrives in USDA Zones 7–9, preferring part shade and damp, humusy soil environments—perfect for pond edges or bog gardens.

Low maintenance and highly adaptive, this plant spreads through resilient rhizomes, reflecting its survival across ancient landscapes. Bold and beautiful, Gunnera tinctoria offers a slice of ancient history and vibrant life to wetter garden spots. Make your landscape a haven for this striking "dinosaur plant," giving your garden both a prehistoric allure and an exotic touch.

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