How to Grow and Care for Smallanthus

The yacon (*Smallanthus sonchifolius*) is a member of the sunflower family native to the Andes. Humans have eaten it for thousands of years, since before the Incas. The storage roots are usually eaten raw. It can also be stir-fried, stewed, and curried, and in Eastern countries, it is pickled.

Camargo is a distinctive herbaceous plant, notable for its pyramid-shaped growth pattern and striking foliage. Typically found in well-drained soils of its native habitat, camargo has robust stems and leaves that adapt to fluctuate moisture levels. This adaptability contributes to the uniquely angled branching that gives camargo its characteristic silhouette among greenery.

Hairy leafcup boasts large, heart-shaped leaves and conspicuous yellow flowers that emerge in late summer. Thriving in open woodlands and fields, this hardy perennial adapts well to sunny spaces. These morphological traits, along with its towering stature, often reaching up to six feet, give hairy leafcup a commanding presence in its natural habitat.