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Alchemilla mollis

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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:

4

Height:

30-45 cm

Spread:

45-60 m

Colour:

Yellow
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Lady'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
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Ground cover
Ground cover

Soil Moisture

Well-drained
Moist to Average
Moist to Wet Soils

Growth Rate

Medium

Flowering Time

Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer

Habit

Clumping
Mounding

Foliage Color

Green
Gray

Landscape uses

Border/edging

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