- Share on facebook
- Share on twitter
- Share on pinterest
- Share on whatsapp
- Share on blogger
- Email to a friend
Helianthus tuberosus
Save
Jerusalem artichokeVegetableFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 3mSpread: 50cm
Ad
Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus, is a perennial sunflower native to North America, grown for its knobbly, white- or red-fleshed tubers, which can be eaten raw or cooked. Better suited to cooler regions, it's well suited to the British climate. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, Helianthus tuberosus is a popular choice for difficult areas of the garden or allotment, and if planted en masse, it makes an excellent windbreak. In late summer, pretty yellow sunflower-like flowers are produced.
Grow Helianthus tuberosus in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Harvest the tubers in autumn, leaving some in the ground to grow the following year.
Ad
Plant calendar
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyesyesyes**yesFlowersyes**yesDivideyes**yesHarvestyes**yes
Helianthus ‘Tuberosus’ and wildlife
Helianthus ‘Tuberosus’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Helianthus ‘Tuberosus’ poisonous?
Helianthus ‘Tuberosus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Loading...
Ad
Ad
Ad
Loading...
Ad
Loading...