White Edelweiss Leontopodium Alpinum Seeds - Flower Plant

White Edelweiss is a hardy alpine perennial cherished for its distinctive star-shaped white, woolly flowers and silvery-gray foliage. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, it is an excellent choice for rock gardens, alpine gardens, borders, containers, and gravel beds. This compact plant thrives in full sun with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil and blooms during summer, adding unique texture and charm to the landscape.

Features

• Produces iconic star-shaped white flowers
• Silvery-gray foliage with excellent ornamental appeal
• Ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, and containers
• Compact, low-maintenance perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for cool climates and well-drained soils
• Excellent for fresh and dried floral displays

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Leontopodium alpinum
• Common Name (US): Edelweiss
• Seed Type / Variety: White Alpine Perennial Flower Variety
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial
• USDA Zones: 4–7
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February–April or September–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–28 days at 60–68°F (16–20°C); cold stratification for 2–4 weeks is recommended to improve germination. Surface sow or lightly press seeds into the soil, as light aids germination.
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings and avoid waterlogged conditions
• Mature Plant Size: 6–12 inches tall, 6–12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart