Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) is a vigorous perennial grown for its cheerful yellow blooms and nutritious, edible tubers. This tall, upright plant reaches 4–10 ft. tall and 2–3 ft. wide, creating a striking presence in the garden. Its bright, sunflower‑like flowers appear from late summer into fall and are highly attractive to pollinators, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Thriving in full sun to part shade, Jerusalme Artichoke adapts easily to sand, loam, or clay soils as long as they are well‑drained. It is notably heat‑ and drought‑tolerant, making it a reliable choice for low‑maintenance landscapes.
Below ground, the plant produces knobby, flavorful edible tubers—commonly called sunchokes—which have a crisp texture and a mildly sweet, nutty flavor. These tubers can be eaten raw, roasted, sautéed, or added to soups and salads.
Perfect for naturalized plantings, pollinator gardens, and edible landscapes, this hardy perennial returns year after year and spreads gradually through its underground tubers.
- Perennial
- Size: 4-10 ft. tall by 2-3 ft. wide
- Flower: Yellow
- Exposure: Full sun, part shade
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Soil: Sand, loam, clay
- Heat and drought-tolerant
- Sunflower-like blooms attract pollinators and beneficial insects
- Edible tubers
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