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Helianthus tuberosus

Topinambur; edible tubers, has a tendency to run. This plant grows to about 2,5 m. The flower colour is yellow. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is September - November.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : North Carolina, summer 2004

Other information on the picture : Blue Ridge Parkway - M-..close up flower

Common name : Sunflower

Family : Asteraceae

© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : yellow
leaf colour : green
edibility : the roots are edible
flowering period : september - november
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature rampant

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop