Helianthus tuberosus 'Fuseau' (Jerusalem artichoke 'Fuseau')

Cultivation

Grow in loose, well-drained soil in full sun. Site carefully as may become invasive. Plant tubers 12cm deep in spring for autumn harvest. Will tolerate dry periods but water regularly for best tuber production. May require staking.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Wildlife, Add to salads, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Tall, Branching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic