0.1g (APPR. 750) Edelweiss Seeds LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM This Unique Star-Flower Will Intrigue Anyone Passing by

Description

***EDELWEISS*** The plant is unequally distributed and prefers rocky limestone places at about 1800–3000 m altitude. It is not toxic, and has been used traditionally in folk medicine as a remedy against abdominal and respiratory diseases. The dense hair appears to be an adaptation to high altitudes, protecting the plant from cold, aridity and ultraviolet radiation.[2] As a scarce short-lived flower found in remote mountain areas, the plant has been used as a symbol for alpinism, for rugged beauty and purity associated with the Alps, and as a national symbolespecially of Austria and of Switzerland. Edelweiss is a favourite wildflower of the Swiss Alps, best suited to growing in a well-drained rock garden, scree or alpine trough. Plants form a low clump of silvery grey foliage, bearing odd clusters of woolly white flowers in early summer. These can be cut, or even dried. Short-lived in gardens, these will sometimes self seed when happy. Best in regions with cool summers. Drought-tolerant once established. Further details for Leontopodium alpinum Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Normal or Sandy Soil Ph: Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture: Average or Dry Care Level: Easy Flower Colour: White Blooming Time: Early Summer Mid Summer Foliage Color: Grey Green Silver Plant Uses & Characteristics: Alpine & Rock Containers Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Edging Flower Head Size: Medium Height: 15-20 cm 6-8 inches Spread: 20-30 cm 8-12 inches Foot Traffic: None Growth Rate: Slow Edelweiss is much loved as the traditional symbol of the Alps and the unofficial national flower of Switzerland. L. alpinum has matt, grey-green foliage, which makes the perfect backdrop for the remarkable white “Starfish shaped” felted bracts which can be up to 10cm (4in) across. The real flowers are tiny and pale yellow, tucked away in the centre of the shaggy daisy-like heads.