Edelweiss is an iconic mountain plant from the European high mountains and the symbol of the Alps. The name “edelweiss” comes from German and literally means “noble white.” Edelweiss is also called Wool Flower, Cat's Paw, Mountain Flower, Alpine Snow Flower, White Star, Everlasting Flower and Flannel Flower. The plant flowers with striking star-shaped white inflorescences. Naturally, Edelweiss grows in the Alps, but also in the Pyrenees, Carpathians, and Dinaric Alps. It is found on sunny, rocky slopes with calcareous, well-drained soil. In the garden, Edelweiss thrives in rock gardens or alpine gardens, provided the soil is rich in lime and well-drained, especially in winter. Edelweiss is highly attractive to bees and flies. It flowers from July till September. Hardy perennial.
