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Finding Edelweiss Seeds

The flower described—“eldeviss,” grown high in the Alps, featured in songs—is edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum), a low-growing alpine perennial with white woolly flowers.

Seed Sources

Seeds can be found on eBay, Amazon, and specialty sites like Seedrack. (Mentioned as examples, not endorsements.)

Edelweiss prefers gritty, well-drained soil and cool conditions—ideal for rock gardens.

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