Jerusalem Artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, topinambur, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America. It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Helianthus tuberosus |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 5-10 ft |
| Bloom time | Aug-Oct |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Any |
| Wildlife value | Native sunflower with edible tubers; very late nectar. Spreads aggressively |
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- Dianebees (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Claude Monet (Public domain)