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Edelweiss
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Starlike silvery white flowers bloom above grayish-green lance-shaped foliage. Flowers are surrounded by thick, woolly bracts that form a star shape. Unique plant for the rock garden or alpine collection. Attractive at garden's edge.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Edelweiss
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Botanical name
Leontopodium alpinum
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Variety
Mont Blanc
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
6" (15 cm)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Time
Spring
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Maintenance
Divide every 3 to 5 years
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Susan L.'s collection