About
An attractive perennial, reaching 50-100cm, with clump-forming habit. It produces colourful flowers. 'Morado' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
A genus of rhizomatous flowering perennials, native to South America, with bushy green foliage and daisy-like yellow flowers. Some cultivars are grown as vegetables, with the potato-like tubers tasting similar to a pear with a texture like water chestnuts
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible