Alchemilla
Mollis
Lady's Mantle
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Type:
Perennials,Groundcovers
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Height:
Medium 16" (Plant 14" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Spring to Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Full Shade
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Zones:
3-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Yellow /
Yellow
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An old-fashioned flower still popular today. Alchemilla Mollis has dainty chartreuse flowers in dense clusters on arching stems. The leaves of Lady Mantle are fan shaped and will collect rain or dew as sparkling jewels.
Features to Note:
- Good for Dried Flowers
- Wet Site tolerant
- Groundcovers
- Edgers
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Rabbit Resistant
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
General Information:
Alchemilla are unique with chartreuse flowers on arching stems. A wonderful leaf shape, color, and bloom for the front of the border, or as a mass planted groundcover. A long-lived perennial flower that is fairly low maintenance.
Plant Care:
Usually best to do clean up in the spring. Do not shear too close to the crown. Divide in spring or fall after several years. Some self seeding can occur - not rampantly and usually quite welcome. Avoid a hot dry site.
