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Leontopodium alpinum
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Leontopodium alpinum


Edelweiss

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.310.050


Edelweiss is a favourite wildflower of the Swiss Alps, best suited to growing in a well-drained rock garden, scree or alpine trough. Plants form a low clump of silvery grey foliage, bearing odd clusters of woolly white flowers in early summer. These can be cut, or even dried. Short-lived in gardens, these will sometimes self seed when happy. Best in regions with cool summers. Drought-tolerant once established.

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Leontopodium alpinum


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow