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(Gunnera prorepens)
Creeping Rhubarb (Gunnera prorepens)
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Photo by: John Barkla | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Barkla | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2016-03-29T11:00:52-07:00 |
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Summary
Gunnera prorepens, commonly known as Creeping Rhubarb, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the cool temperate rainforests, subalpine zones, and wetlands of New Zealand. It typically grows to a height of 0.7 feet (0.2 meters) and can spread to about 2 feet (0.6 meters). This plant is characterized by its small, rounded, and scalloped leaves that are green and slightly leathery in texture. It produces inconspicuous greenish flowers during the spring, which are followed by small, red berry-like fruits.
Creeping Rhubarb is valued for its lush foliage and ground-covering abilities, making it an excellent choice for moist, shady garden spots. It is often used in bog gardens, alongside ponds, or in shaded rockeries. In cultivation, it requires consistently moist or wet soil conditions and thrives in part shade, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. Due to its love for water, it is not drought-tolerant and will need regular irrigation during dry periods. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if drainage is inadequate.CC BY-SA 4.0
Creeping Rhubarb is valued for its lush foliage and ground-covering abilities, making it an excellent choice for moist, shady garden spots. It is often used in bog gardens, alongside ponds, or in shaded rockeries. In cultivation, it requires consistently moist or wet soil conditions and thrives in part shade, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. Due to its love for water, it is not drought-tolerant and will need regular irrigation during dry periods. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if drainage is inadequate.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Slow
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Cool temperate rainforests, subalpine zones, and wetlands of New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names: Creeping Gunnera
Scientific Names: , Gunnera prorepens, Gunnera flavida, Gunnera elongata, Misandra prorepens,
GBIF Accepted Name: Gunnera prorepens Hook.fil.