Botanical Name: Common Names:
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunroot, Sunchoke, Earth Apple,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright
Description:
Popular easy to grow annual commonly known as the Jerusalem Artichoke, yellow daisy-like flowers that appear on a tall furry upright stems from late Summer through to Autumn. Good cut flower.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Edible Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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