Alchemilla mollis
Lady's Mantle
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Alchemilla |
Species |
mollis |
Category |
Perennials |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2 - 8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Height |
30-45 cm |
General Description |
Clump forming herbaceous perennial. |
Landscape |
Under planting and informal gardens. |
Cultivation |
Will survive in any soil that has some moisture. |
Growth |
Medium |
ID Characteristic |
Light green leaves with soft hairs and scalloped edges. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves palmately veined, with a scalloped and serrated margin; rounded, velvety soft olive-green, which catch and hold water drops, then sparkle in the sun. |
Flower Description |
The chartreuse flowers are held in dense clusters above the foliage. |
Propagation |
By seed or division in the spring. |