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Leontopodium discolor
Also Known As
- Himalayan Edelweiss
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9a
Leontopodium discolor plant details
Leontopodium discolor 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 discolor
- 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: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Leontopodium discolor
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and lean
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Gardening facts about Leontopodium discolor plant
How to Grow Leontopodium discolor
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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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-5"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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