| Sunroot | |
| Jerusalem Artichoke |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Fruit: | Other |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Dye production Culinary Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Pollinators: | Water Various insects |
| Containers: | Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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