Leontopodium alpinum Blossom of Snow ('Berghman' PP29106)

Edelweiss

LeontopodiumÊalpinumÊBlossom of Snow (ÔBerghmanÕ PPAF)

Photo Credit: Concept Plants

LeontopodiumÊalpinumÊBlossom of Snow (ÔBerghmanÕ PPAF)

Photo Credit: Concept Plants


Leontopodium alpinum Blossom of Snow ('Berghman' PP29106)

Edelweiss

Improved from the species with its larger flowers and reblooming ability, this attractive new alpine offers a unique look for North American rock gardens and containers. Large, white, star-shaped flowers appear prolifically on long stems that make them ideal for cut flower use. Silvery green, narrow linear foliage forms a compact mound. Introduced by: Concept Plants

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 7
  • Height: 12-16"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Silver-Gray Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 7
  • Height: 12-16"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Silver-Gray Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes