Edelweiss. A clump-forming alpine with narrow grey-green basal leaves and white flowers surrounded by silver-grey bracts. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy.
Leontopodium alpinum ‘Mignon’
A clump-forming alpine with narrow grey-green basal leaves and white flowers surrounded by silver-grey bracts.
	
	
	Category: Alpines
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Leontopodium | 
|---|---|
| Species | alpinum | 
| Varietry | 'Mignon' | 
| Common Name | Edelweiss | 
| Flower Colour | white | 
| Soil | Gritty | 
| Aspect | Full sun | 
| Foliage | Herbaceous | 
| Height | 10cm | 
| Family | Asteraceae | 
| Spread | 10cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | grey, green | 
| Flowers From | April, May | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained | 
| Protection | Protect from winter wet | 
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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