Edelweiss - Leontopodium alpinum
hp49 (Leontopodium alpinum)
Also known as the Queen of Alpine Flowers, the 15-25 cm high perennial with its brilliant white flowers thrives in alpine locations. Also does well in rock gardens with permeable, chalky soil.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Use | whole plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | perennial |
| Leontopodium alpinum | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 25 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.