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Common
name: "Edelweiss"
Latin name: Leontopodium alpinum
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Zone:
3 - 9
Elevation to: 10,000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 6"
Spread: 10"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type:
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Prefers neutral to
alkaline soils... but will adapt to most soil types. Tolerates
short periods of drought. Flowers can be dried for dry floral
arrangements.
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started plants from your local Garden Center. Once
established, plants may be divided in spring, but are slow to
recover.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare. |
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