Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Leontopodium (lee-on-toh-PO-dee-um) Species: nivale subsp. alpinum Synonym:Leontopodium alpinum
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensPerennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousSmooth Foliage Color BronzeHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color White/Near WhiteCream/Tan Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Unknown |