Helianthus doronicoides

Physical Characteristics

Helianthus doronicoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Central N. America - Ohio to Missouri and Arkansas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tubers - cooked[2, 46, 61]. A similar taste to Jerusalem artichokes but less productive because the tubers are very thin[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known