Edelweiss Seeds – Alpine Star

Edelweiss, also known as the “Alpine Star,” is a rare and charming mountain perennial admired for its soft, white, star-shaped blooms and silvery-green foliage. Native to the European Alps, Edelweiss symbolizes purity and strength. It thrives in cooler climates and rocky, well-drained soils, making it a perfect choice for rock gardens, alpine settings, and containers. This plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and ideal for gardeners who appreciate unique and hardy blooms that stand out in summer landscapes.

Features:

• Produces iconic white, woolly, star-shaped flowers.

• Hardy alpine perennial adapted to rocky and well-drained soils.

• Symbol of purity and endurance, native to mountain regions.

• Excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

• Tolerates drought and cold conditions once established.

• Attracts pollinators and adds a natural alpine touch to any garden.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Leontopodium alpinum

• Common Name (US): Edelweiss

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Color: White with yellow center

• Bloom Size: 1–2 inches

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers slightly dry conditions

• Germination Time: 15–25 days

• Days to Bloom: Blooms in the second year after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after danger of frost has passed

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–7

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 4–5: April to May

  • Zones 6–7: March to April

• Use: Rock gardens, alpine gardens, borders, and container planting