No t-shirt winner since we were in England.
Common Name: Gunnera
Scientific Name: Gunnera manicata
Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Size: 6-8ft. tall -- up to 10ft. spread
Habit: forms huge domed mounds
Foliage: huge umbrella-size leaves
Flowers:
Culture: full sun to partial shade
Use: makes a great poolside plant