Leontopodium discolor

Leontopodium discolor, known as Ezo-usuyuki-sō or Rebun-usuyuki-sō in Japan, is a species of flowering plant native to alpine areas of Hokkaidō.

[1] Leontopodium discolor is a perennial with white flowers that grows 15–30 cm in height.

[3] Leontopodium discolor is found in alpine environments in moist stony soils and scree.

[1] Leontopodium discolor requires full sun.

In places with wet winters, it is susceptible to root rot and should be protected with a collar of grit and sheltered from the prevailing winds.