As a plant that symbolizes high mountains, the edelweiss has many admirers. We appreciate its tender beauty and the myths that surround it. The alpine edelweiss is the sole representative of the 40 known species of edelweiss[1] found in the mountains of Asia and Central Europe.
Edelweiss grows as a compact, evergreen perennial herb that lies relatively flat on the ground. It is about 8 inches tall and wide and bears flowers up to 3.2 inches long on upright stems.
