The Main Plant entry for Sunroots (Helianthus tuberosus)

This database entry exists to show plant data and photos that apply generically to all Sunroots.

Common names:
Jerusalem Artichoke
Sunchoke
Sunroot

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7b
Fruit:Indehiscent
Flowers:Other
Flower Color:Orange
Flower Size:1"-2"
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Inflorescence Type:Panicle
Underground structures:Corm
Tuber
Uses:Erosion control
Groundcover
Edible Parts:Stem
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Powdery Mildew
Fire Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators:Wind
Various insects
Containers:Preferred depth
Miscellaneous:Goes Dormant
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

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