Edelweiss Seeds – Rare Beauty

Bring home the timeless elegance of Edelweiss, a symbol of purity and resilience. Known for its star-shaped white blooms and soft, woolly texture, Edelweiss thrives in cool, mountainous conditions and adds a unique alpine charm to rock gardens and borders. Its hardy nature makes it a favorite among gardeners who appreciate distinctive and low-maintenance plants.

Edelweiss is ideal for both garden landscapes and container planting, offering a touch of natural beauty that endures season after season.

Features:

• Unique Alpine Appearance: Distinctive star-shaped white flowers with silvery foliage.

• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.

• Cold Hardy: Tolerates cool temperatures and rocky soil conditions.

• Perfect for Rock Gardens: Grows well in elevated or well-drained areas.

• Symbolic Plant: Represents purity, courage, and eternal love.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Leontopodium alpinum

• Common Name (U.S.): Edelweiss

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Compact and clumping

• Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)

• Spread: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil

• Water Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Germination Time: 14–30 days

• Bloom Season: Summer (June–August)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–7

• Ideal Planting Time:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

  • Outdoors: After last frost (April–May)

• Mature Bloom Months: June to August

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial under cool climates

Planting & Care Tips:

1. Sow seeds in well-drained soil with light surface coverage.

2. Keep soil moist until germination occurs.

3. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost.

4. Choose sunny, elevated areas for best results.

5. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.