Edelweiss.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

6 to 12 inches

Wachstum

Langsam

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 7

Blütezeit

Early to mid summer

Pflege

Plant this beauty in gritty, well draining soil to mimic its native rocky habitat. Watch for soggy roots, as they are very prone to rot if the soil stays wet. Keep it in a spot with plenty of sun and good airflow to keep it happy.

Gießen

Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings to prevent root rot.

Düngen

Apply a light, balanced fertilizer sparingly during the spring growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back dead foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.

Umtopfen

Repot only when the plant becomes root bound, using a very gritty alpine soil mix.

Boden

Rocky, sandy, well draining

Boden-pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatur

-25 bis 25°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

30 bis 50%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

There are no reports of toxicity in humans, but it is not intended for consumption.

Kinder

The plant is not toxic, but the small size and hairy texture may be irritating if handled excessively by small children.

Kontaktallergene

The fine, woolly hairs on the leaves can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen is not typically considered a significant allergen.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Star shaped white flower heads
• Dense woolly white hairs
• Narrow lance shaped leaves
• Low growing clumping habit

Höhe

0,05 bis 0,2m

Breite

0,1 bis 0,25m

Blätter

silver, gray, deciduous

Blüten

white, cream, 3 bis 8cm

Häufige Probleme

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet or lacks proper drainage.
• Aphids — Small insects that may cluster on new growth during the spring.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, division

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

Ensure the plant is kept dry during winter to prevent crown rot. A layer of grit around the base helps keep the foliage off damp soil.

Im Kübel

It is excellent for containers, provided you use a very gritty, fast-draining alpine soil mix in a pot at least 15 cm wide.

Pair with other slow-growing alpine plants to prevent them from being crowded out.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Aster alpinus — They share similar requirements for rocky, well-drained soil.
• Phlox subulata — This provides a nice color contrast and thrives in similar alpine conditions.

Ähnliche Arten

• Artemisia ludoviciana — It offers similar silver foliage but is much more vigorous.

Botanisches

Familie

Asteraceae

Gattung

Leontopodium

Ordnung

Asterales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

High mountain ranges of Europe and Asia.

Artenschutz

Edelweiss is protected in many parts of its native range due to historical overcollection.

It survives in thin, rocky, nutrient-poor soils at high altitudes by utilizing its dense, woolly hairs to protect against cold and desiccation.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

rock gardens, alpine troughs, dried flower arrangements

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in full sun and requires excellent drainage.

Can I grow it in a pot?

It grows well in alpine troughs or containers with very gritty, well-draining soil.

Woher der Name kommt

The scientific name Leontopodium means lion's foot, referring to the shape of the flower head. The common name Edelweiss is derived from the German words for noble and white.

Gut zu wissen

• It is the national flower of Switzerland and Austria.
• The name comes from the Greek words for lion and foot.
• It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
• The woolly hairs help the plant retain moisture in harsh alpine winds.

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