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Leontopodium nivale subsp. alpinum

Genus: Leontopodium
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: alpine snow flower, lady's mantle [4]

About this plant

L. nivale subsp. alpinum is a perennial to 20cm in height, with narrow, grey-green leaves and starry white-felted flowering heads in late spring and 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

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast 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

Ground CoverPatio ContainerHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years