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Leontopodium kamtschaticum

Also Known As

  • Leontopodium camtschaticum
  • Himalayan Edelweiss

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Leontopodium kamtschaticum plant details

Leontopodium kamtschaticum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, gritty and lean soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leontopodium kamtschaticum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leontopodium kamtschaticum

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A long-lived, tough Asian species with medium-sized flowers and long, narrow petals as well as leaves. Grows in compact clumps. Easily grown in well drained soil.

Gardening facts about Leontopodium kamtschaticum plant

How to Grow Leontopodium kamtschaticum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • lean
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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