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    Leontopodium palibinianum

    Also Known As

    • Edelweiss

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

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    Leontopodium palibinianum plant details

    Leontopodium palibinianum 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 and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in alkaline, gritty and lean soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leontopodium palibinianum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leontopodium palibinianum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and lean

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to North Asia and pretty much the same as alpinum, I agree with Farrer that they hardly deserve the hype however they are great as food plant for painted lady butterflies larva that adore them. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Leontopodium palibinianum plant

    How to Grow Leontopodium palibinianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • lean
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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