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Leontopodium alpinum
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.3.2.9

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : For a warm, sunny place, chalky soil.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : To be planted in groups, moist soil.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Demands good care in 'food and drink' or shelter.

Color : grijswit

Flowering period : june - july

Size approx. : 25 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 11

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : CH8R

Date taken : 17.07.2008

Other information on the picture : Rochers de Nay - Jardin A - close up f

Family : Asteraceae


© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : CH8R

© picture 4 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Pyreneeen