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Other common names edelweiss
Synonyms Leontopodium alpinum Gnaphalium leontopodium
Family Asteraceae
Genus Leontopodium are herbaceous perennials with simple leaves and terminal clusters of small yellowish flower-heads surrounded by showy, white-felted leaf-like bracts
Details L. nivale subsp. alpinum is a perennial to 20cm in height, with narrow, grey-green leaves and starry white-felted flowering heads in late spring and early summer
Plant range Europe (mts)
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Spreading / Branched
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or East-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAlkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0-0.1 metre
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Suitable for rock garden, raised bed, or alpine house. Protect from winter wet
Propagation Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types Garden Edging Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Gravel Garden Rock Garden
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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