Sunflower, Maximillian (Helianthus maximillianii)
Latin name: Helianthus maximillianii
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: It will do well in most soils as long as it’s in full sun. I also like to keep it out of windy areas since it’s gets quite tall and has a tendency to fall over once the winds return in the fall.
Edibility: The tubers are edible and can be eaten much like Jerusalem artichokes. They don’t produce as high of a yield as Jerusalem artichokes do, but are pretty resilient.
Permaculture Uses: All members of the aster family are great for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. In Gaia’s Garden, by Toby Hemenway used their hairy stalks to prevent deer from getting into his garden. I haven’t had quite the same success as Toby but I’ll keep trying.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Helianthus maximillianii
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: It will do well in most soils as long as it’s in full sun. I also like to keep it out of windy areas since it’s gets quite tall and has a tendency to fall over once the winds return in the fall.
Edibility: The tubers are edible and can be eaten much like Jerusalem artichokes. They don’t produce as high of a yield as Jerusalem artichokes do, but are pretty resilient.
Permaculture Uses: All members of the aster family are great for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. In Gaia’s Garden, by Toby Hemenway used their hairy stalks to prevent deer from getting into his garden. I haven’t had quite the same success as Toby but I’ll keep trying.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Helianthus maximillianii
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: It will do well in most soils as long as it’s in full sun. I also like to keep it out of windy areas since it’s gets quite tall and has a tendency to fall over once the winds return in the fall.
Edibility: The tubers are edible and can be eaten much like Jerusalem artichokes. They don’t produce as high of a yield as Jerusalem artichokes do, but are pretty resilient.
Permaculture Uses: All members of the aster family are great for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. In Gaia’s Garden, by Toby Hemenway used their hairy stalks to prevent deer from getting into his garden. I haven’t had quite the same success as Toby but I’ll keep trying.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.