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Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis - Lady's Mantle
More About Alchemilla mollis
- Mound-shaped habit with scalloped, gray-green leaves
- Lime-green starry flower clusters
- Can be used as a ground cover or border plant
- Grows best in cool, moist soils
- Water droplets stay on the leaves and sparkle in the sun
- Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Zone:
4Height:
30-45 cmSpread:
45-60 mColour:
YellowLady's Mantle Growing and Maintenance Tips
Alchemilla will tolerate various soil and light conditions. Divide in the spring or early fall. Deadhead flowers and trim foliage in the summer to promote fresh growth lasting until winter or frost.
Alchemilla mollis Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Cut Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Ground cover
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Moist to Wet Soils
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumSummer
Habit
ClumpingMounding
Foliage Color
GreenGray
Landscape uses
Border/edgingSuitable Substitutions for Alchemilla mollis
Alyssum saxatile 'Compacta'
Basket of Gold
Alyssum montanum Mountain Gold ('Berggold')
Mountain Gold Alyssum
