Leontopodium alpinum - Alpine Edelweiss
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Alpine Edelweiss
Scientific name: Leontopodium alpinum
Flower color: Silvery white with pale yellow center, distinctive velvety appearance
Foliage color: Gray-green, finely pubescent
Mature height: 15–30 cm
Mature width: 20–30 cm
Habit: Compact, dense rosette
Flowering period: Summer (June to August)
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, bees and insects
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun in very well-drained, poor soil for optimal growth. Water moderately during establishment, then very rarely once rooted. Excellent drought tolerance.
Remove spent flowers to prolong the blooming period. Low maintenance required; avoid excessive moisture. Ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, and containers.