Botanic Name | Botanic Name | Dimension H X W | Description | Nutritional Advantage |
Sunchoke or Jerusalem artichoke | Helianthus tuberosa | 6ft x 2ft | Sunchokes (aka “fartichokes”) are very rich in inulin, a carbohydrate linked with good intestinal health due to its prebiotic (bacteria promoting) properties. Bake them like a potato. Makes a great temporary hedge with yellow sunflowers. Die back perennial. | A good source of Thiamin, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Iron. |