Also known as Edelweiss · 28 gardener saves

Leontopodium: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Leontopodium, the genus most gardeners know as edelweiss. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 4–7Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Leontopodium varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Leontopodium questions

How many types of Leontopodium are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Leontopodium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 28 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Leontopodium grow in?

Across its varieties, Leontopodium covers USDA Zones 4–7. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Leontopodium bloom?

Most Leontopodium varieties bloom in late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Leontopodium should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Leontopodium in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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