Anaphalis

Edelweiss is a tough perennial whose original homeland is the dry and stony slopes of the distant Himalayas. The harsh mountain environment has made it an adaptable plant that can handle both summer drought and severe frost in your garden. It thrives best in full sun in permeable, rather sandy soil. It is not suitable for shady corners with heavy, wet soil. It catches the eye at first glance with its grey-silver foliage, which nicely complements colourful flowering neighbours in perennial beds. In the summer, it adds small white flowers in the shape of little buttons. These resemble well-known strawflowers and are perfect for drying in winter arrangements. Thanks to its low requirements, edelweiss is a good choice for rock gardens, dry stone walls, and modern gravel beds. Once it settles in the right place, it requires almost no care and grows reliably even where other plants would suffer.