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Leontopodium nivale 'Tibet'

Also Known As

  • Leontopodium spec. from Tibet, 4700m
  • Himalayan Edelweiss

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Leontopodium nivale 'Tibet' plant details

Leontopodium nivale 'Tibet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leontopodium nivale 'Tibet'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leontopodium nivale 'Tibet'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Formerly sold as L. spec. from Tibet, 4700m) Amazingly tough! You'd think growing at an altitude of 14,000 feet they wouldn't take temps in the 100s, but they did just fine. Bears typical Edelweiss flowers, although not very numerous, grow this one for the unusual silvery-fuzzy foliage and toughness.

Gardening facts about Leontopodium nivale 'Tibet' plant

How to Grow Leontopodium nivale 'Tibet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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