The stem of the H. fendleri is 8 – 12″ (20 -30 cm) tall with sharply pointed leaves which are white beneath. The flowers are in clusters at the tips of the stalks, are white and are up to a 1/2″ long. Five stamens protrude out substantially from the bell-shaped flower head. Prefers moist open places the upper forest zone and alpine meadows usually above 4,000′ elevation.