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Education > Moss Picks > September Top 10 > Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem Artichoke: Helianthus tuberosa
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Family: Asteraceae |
| Above: flowers, Below: annual sunflower with sunchokes |
Use: meadows, borders, natural gardens, colonial gardens, crop plantings |
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Plant: large, tuberous spreading perennial to 10'
Origin: eastern US woodlands
Zone: 4 - 9
Flowers: typical composite flower with buttery yellow rays and tightly packed discs.
Foliage: course, simple leaves.
Culture: full sun to part sun in moist, rich soil. Aggressive! Give plenty of space for spreading. Drought tolerant, but crop of tubers is reduced during dry times. More info on this ornamental edible. |
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