Overview

Richteria leontopodium is a plant with a low cushions or rosettes habit in the genus Richteria, part of the Asteraceae family, with finely divided, silvery-tomentose leaves foliage. Richteria leontopodium grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include alpine rock gardens.

About

Richteria leontopodium is a low-growing cushion or rosette-forming plant in the Asteraceae family. It features finely divided, silvery-tomentose leaves that add a soft texture to the foliage. Suited to full sun and a south-facing, sheltered aspect, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this cultivar is ideal for alpine rock gardens and is best propagated by division in spring. It offers interest during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Richteria is a genus of Asian flowering plants in the daisy family. Described in 1842, the genus is named after botanist Alexander Richter.SpeciesRichteria djilgense (Franch.) K.Bremer & Humphries - Afghanistan Richteria leontopodium Winkl. - Kyrgyzstan, Xinjiang, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Siberia Richteria pyrethroides Kar.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Richteria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Richteria leontopodium size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low cushions or rosettes

Foliage

Finely divided, silvery-tomentose leaves

Suggested uses

Alpine rock gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Richteria leontopodium

Propagation

Division in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-resistant

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions