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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.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • low - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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