Sunchoke is enjoying a resurgence of popularity due to its potato-like tubers, which grow quickly and make a great potato alternative. This aggressive sunflower is best planted in a large container, as any fragment of tuber can sprout a whole new plant!
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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Not Ecotypic in New England |
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Host Plant |
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Attracts Bees |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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