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.
Additional information
| 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 | |
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