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Leontopodium sorachayi

Also Known As

  • Leontopodium jorachayi
  • Himalayan Edelweiss

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Leontopodium sorachayi plant details

Leontopodium sorachayi is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and 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 sorachayi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, floriferous, long-blooming, repeat-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leontopodium sorachayi

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another long-lived and rare Himalayan species with broader petals and leaves. Slow spreading, forming small mats of mid- to dark green foliage. Floriferous and re-blooming in fall.

Gardening facts about Leontopodium sorachayi plant

How to Grow Leontopodium sorachayi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • lean
    • gritty

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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