Leontopodium alpinum
More About Leontopodium alpinum
- Silvery-white, woolly bracts surround a tiny, yellow flower
- White bracts are the most prominent feature when describing the flower
- Silvery-gray, strap-like foliage
- Extremely drought tolerant
- Excellent choice for rock gardens
- Bloom Time: June to July
Interesting Notes:
Native to the Swiss Alps.
Zone:
2Height:
15-20 cmSpread:
30-35 cmColour:
YellowEdelweiss Growing and Maintenance Tips
Thrives in an average to dry, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Before winter, do not cut the green or dead foliage as it is needed to protect the roots. Prune old foliage when new growth appears in the spring. Maybe a short-lived perennial in Ontario climates. Leontopodium has been know to self-seed, but not consistently.
Leontopodium alpinum Characteristics

Full Sun

Drought Tolerant

Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
SlowAttributes
XeriscapeFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumHabit
ClumpingMounding
Foliage Color
SilverGray
Landscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Border/edging