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
Additional information
Generic | Leontopodium |
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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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