Alchemilla mollis

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Alchemilla mollis

Lady's Mantle

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7

Beautiful light green foliage that just begs to be touched. It gathers droplets of dew in the morning which creates a lovely effect, and it was once believed to have magical and medicinal qualities!

Height

12-18 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Color

Yellow/Gold/Bronze

Interesting Notes

The leaves can be boiled to make green dye for wool.

Bloom Time

May-June

When to Divide

early spring

Good Companions

Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Coralbells (Heuchera sanguinea), False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Containers
• Evergreen
• Cut Flowers
• Ground Cover
Exposure
• Shade
• Partial Shade
Foliage Color
• Chartreuse
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but not boggy