Edelweiss, Alpine Snow Flower, Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum, Gnaphalium leontopodium
Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss) is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial forming a charming bouquet of starry white-felted flowers in late spring to early summer. The woolly white flowers are carried just above the foliage of narrow, silvery green leaves. They can be cut, or even dried. Short-lived in gardens, Edelweiss will self seed in optimum growing conditions and slowly spread over time to form colonies. Edelweiss is suitable for the rock garden, scree, alpine trough or raised bed. Best in regions with cool summers.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | Edelweiss |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | Edelweiss |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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