Far Out Flora

Gardening in the Outerlands of San Francisco

August 24, 2010
by Megan
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Gunnera Goodness

Last week Matti and I picked up our new baby Gunnera chilensis/tinctoria from fellow blogger friend Robert of The Pitcher Plant Project. It’s also known as Chilean Rhubarb. We’ve been admiring the Gunnera in Golden Gate Park since we moved … Continue reading

July 28, 2010
by Megan
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Giant Gunnera

Giant Gunnera, aka Giant Rhubarb, is one of those prehistoric dinosaur plants.  I really want one…but it’s way too big for our home garden in San Francisco. They have funky flowers too.  Above is a detail of their blooms. The … Continue reading