Alpine Star Edelweiss Seeds - Flower Plant

Alpine Star Edelweiss is a compact perennial flowering plant known for its silvery foliage and star-shaped white blooms. This alpine species is commonly cultivated in rock gardens, alpine beds, containers, and ornamental landscape plantings in cool climates. It performs best in full sun with well-drained sandy or rocky soil and adapts well to cooler growing conditions with moderate moisture.

Features

• Produces star-shaped white flowers
• Compact alpine perennial growth habit
• Silvery foliage with textured appearance
• Suitable for rock gardens and containers
• Adapted to cool mountain climates
• Performs well in well-drained soil conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Leontopodium alpinum
• Common Name (US): Edelweiss
• Seed Type / Variety: Alpine Star Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 4-7
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Sowing Season: February to May or September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2-6 weeks in cool soil around 60-70°F (15-21°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or gravelly soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 4-12 inches tall, 6-12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 inches apart