Jerusalem artichoke flower (Helianthus tuberosus)

This pretty flower grows up to over 6' tall and is often thought of as an invasive plant. If kept under control, it is a lovely addition to any garden. I love how it towers over other plants, commanding attention to all who see it!

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Ferdy Christant

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Another great flower closeup and a welcome species intro. Promoted! Posted 9 years ago
1. Deb Cappello
  
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  Thanks so much Ferdy. I found this in my mother's back yard beside the barn. This flower reached close to 6' tall. I am going to have to put some in my yard for next year's garden! Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    Cool, I'm curious how tall it will become :) Posted 9 years ago

The Jerusalem Artichoke

The Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunroot, sunchoke, earth apple or "topinambour", is a species of sunflower native to eastern North America, and found from eastern Canada and Maine west to North Dakota, and south to northern Florida and Texas.

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Similar species: Asterales

Species identified by Deb Cappello

By Deb Cappello

Uploaded Sep 13, 2015. Captured Sep 13, 2015 00:16 in 129 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.