Leontopodium 'Mt. Everest'

Also Known As

Himalayan Edelweiss

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-5"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Leontopodium 'Mt. Everest' plant details

Leontopodium 'Mt. Everest' 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 'Mt. Everest'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leontopodium 'Mt. Everest'

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

Maybe not the "real thing" from the Alps, but nevertheless prettiest. Covered with small, pointy flowers on short stems all summer, appearing as though grown in high altitudes. Forms small mats and is longer-lived than L. alpinum. They'll tolerate dryer spells once established, which takes several months. Until then, they need to be kept moist until established. We had the best success by planting them in fall. BEFORE ORDERING, PLEASE read very important information about growing Edelweiss on top of the main Edelweiss page.