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Good in rock gardens.
Great for drying.
Short-lived, often treated as a biennial.
This is an endangered species, so be aware of where
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References:
Kathleen Norris, Ed. 1995. Sunset Western Garden Book, 40th
Anniversary ed. Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA.
Thomas, Graham Stuart. 1989. The Rock Garden and its Plants.
Timber Press, Inc., Portland, OR.
www.wunderground.com
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Common Name:
Eidelweiss
Plant type:
Perennial
Family:
Compositae
Height/Spread:
6-12
inches high, and about a foot wide.
Leaves:
Leaves and
stems are wholly and gray.
Flowers:
Small, white or
yellow, flowers form at the tips of the stems, surrounded by wholly
bracts.
Diseases/pests: No
significant problems.
Conditions:
Full
sun, plenty of water, excellent drainage.
Natural Range:
Mountains of
Europe
Hardiness: Zones 4-7
Location: Alpine
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