Alchemilla mollis
$10.95 / 1 QT
Lady's Mantle ·
Description
Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady's Mantle, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its gold or yellow flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 1–1.5 feet tall and 1–1.5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun through deep shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern Carpathians, Caucasus. It attracts butterflies In the landscape, it works well in accent, border, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer and rabbits.
Benefits
Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.
Features
Alchemilla mollis provides cultivar-specific ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal interest.
Usage/Use
Mixed border, pollinator garden, cottage garden, mass planting
Native Range
Eastern Carpathians, Caucasus
| Alchemilla mollis | |
| Lady's Mantle | |
| 'Auslese | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 1 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| None | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| To Maintain Appearance | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |