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| 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 | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 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 (eedelweiss) bears white blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant has greyish green and light grey foliage. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and edging. | | Special Characteristics | It is worthy to note that Leontopodium alpinum tolerates drought. | | |
