Leontopodium alpinum 'Mignon'

edelweiss

Family	Compositae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Spread	20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Leontopodium alpinum 'Mignon' (edelweiss) bears white blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish green and light grey in colour.
Typical Uses	Alpine or rock garden, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and edging.
Special Characteristics	Leontopodium alpinum 'Mignon' tolerates drought.