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Helianthus tuberosus

sunchoke, Jerusalem artichoke

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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Height: 4-10 ft
Spread: 3-8 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Edible
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Massing
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


sunchoke - Helianthus tuberosus from Native Plant Trust
sunchoke - Helianthus tuberosus from Native Plant Trust
sunchoke - Helianthus tuberosus from Native Plant Trust
sunchoke - Helianthus tuberosus from Native Plant Trust
sunchoke - Helianthus tuberosus from Native Plant Trust