Prairie Sunflower (Helianthus petiolaris)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Helianthus petiolaris is a ANNUAL growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. An oily texture. The seed can be ground into a powder and kneaded into seed butter. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed can be ground into a powder and kneaded into seed butter.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils. Dry prairies. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)