River Pumpkin

River Pumpkin
Common Name: Gunnera Perpensa

☀️ Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
❄️ Hardiness: Hardy
🌱 Soil Type: Moist, boggy, loamy
📏 Height: 60-100cm | Spread: 50-80cm

Gunnera perpensa is a striking wetland perennial native to South Africa, prized for its large, rounded leaves and unique, spiky flower spikes that emerge in spring and summer. Thriving in boggy soils and along pond margins, it plays a vital role in wetland ecosystems. This hardy plant is not only ornamental but also historically valued for its medicinal properties. Its lush foliage provides a bold, tropical feel, making it an excellent addition to water gardens, marshy areas, and naturalized landscapes.