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Leontopodium alpinum subsp. alpinum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Leontopodium alpinum subsp. alpinum

Leontopodium alpinum subsp. alpinum

Genus: Leontopodium
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A low-growing perennial to about 20cm, with narrow, grey-green leaves and heads of yellowish-white flowers, surrounded by white, woolly bracts, in spring or early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Suitable for rock garden, raised bed, or alpine house. Protect from winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years