Jerusalem Artichoke
Also Known As:
SunrootBotanical Name:
Artichoke- Helianthus tuberosus
- Yellow flowers are yellow rays with a yellow-orange disc in the centre
- Leaves are long and wide tapering to a point at the tip
- Bears large elongated potato-like tubers
- Member of the sunflower family
- Bloom Time: October
Hardiness Zone
3
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Height
1 m-3 m
Spread
15 cm-25 cm
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Jerusalem Artichoke
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Attributes
- Edible
- Native to Ontario
Garden Uses
- Herbal/edible garden
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Jerusalem artichoke is best grown in fertile, sandy loam or well-drained river bottoms, where the tubers are easier to dig. Generally, soils suitable for potato production are suitable for Jerusalem artichoke.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario Native Americans used this plant as a food source and traded it with other tribes in other regions. The tubers persist for several years after being planted.
Size: 1g
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