Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) Live Plants – Sunchoke, Edible Perennial, Zones 4–9

Scientific name: Helianthus tuberosus

The Sunflower You Can Eat

Helianthus tuberosus, the Jerusalem Artichoke (also called Sunchoke or Sunroot), is a native North American perennial that produces edible tubers with a mild, nutty flavor reminiscent of water chestnuts when eaten fresh. Bake them like potatoes, slice them raw into salads, or roast them — they're incredibly versatile. In late summer, plants also produce cheerful yellow sunflower-like blooms up to 6 feet tall.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Hardiness zones: 4–9
• Mature height: ~6 feet
• Spread: ~2 feet
• Bloom time: Late summer – yellow sunflower-like flowers
• Harvest tubers in fall after frost kills the tops
• Wildlife tend not to browse

Culinary Uses

• Fresh: Slice thinly — tastes like water chestnuts
• Roasted/baked: Like potatoes with a nuttier flavor
• High in inulin (prebiotic fiber)

What You'll Receive

Plants in 3.25" pots. Select your quantity above. The mature plants shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships.

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Our Guarantee

Every plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. If something looks off upon delivery, message us with a photo — all plants are insured for transit issues. Once a healthy plant is in your hands, we're happy to answer care questions, though we can't be responsible for post-delivery care.

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