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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Plant Height: 4 to 5 inches includes the bloom.
Leaves: Deciduous
Other: Soft, grass-like leaves
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Other info: Sow Feb. to May or Sep. to Oct. Keep surface moist, but not waterlogged. Germination should occur in less than two weeks.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Divide clumps in late winter or spring. Discard the old, central growth, replanting only the younger outer divisions, each with its own roots and shoots.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Edelweiss

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Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 17, 2011

Date: 2015-07-08
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Aug 28, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jul 8, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: May 5, 2012 
Spring growth
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 6, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 6, 2012
Coming out of dormancy
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 18, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 18, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jul 9, 2012
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jun 25, 2012
Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Jun 19, 2012 9:21 AM concerning plant:
    Mt. Everest is an Asian variety of Leontopodium and is longer lived than the European species L. alpinum.

    Grow in full sun, unless you live in a hotter part of the country, with protection from strong wind.
    Keep well watered in the spring and summer, this will ensure larger plants and flowers.

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