Leontopodium alpinum - 2026

Leontopodium alpinum, commonly known as edelweiss, is a charming alpine perennial renowned for its star-shaped, silvery-white flowers and woolly, grey-green foliage. The unique blooms rise above compact, clumping foliage, creating a striking and delicate display that adds interest and texture to rockeries, alpine gardens, and sunny borders. Its distinctive appearance and alpine heritage make it an attractive addition for gardeners seeking unusual and elegant plants.

This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained, gritty soils, making it ideal for alpine-style gardens and sunny rockeries. Flowering from summer into early autumn, Leontopodium alpinum is valued for its low-maintenance growth, drought tolerance, and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees. Its combination of striking, long-lasting flowers, compact form, and ecological benefits ensures it brings ornamental and practical value to a variety of garden settings.