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Gunnerakillipiana

Genus
Gunnera (guh-NER-uh)
Species
killipiana (kill-ip-ee-AH-na)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Glocester, RI | August 2011 | neutral

Does anyone know how to stop this plant from spreading? I planted a few bulbs about 6 years ago and they're taking over. Short from diggi...Read More

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