Alchemilla mollis

Lady's Mantle

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Common Name:

Lady's Mantle

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) - Description

The Lady's Mantle has fuzzy leaves of this delightful plant will catch tiny water droplets creating shimmery diamonds in the sunlight. The foliage of Alchemilla mollis is a soft grey-green and the nearly round leaves have a scalloped look. Star-shaped, yellow-green flowers cluster above the plant from late spring to early summer and are useful in cut or dried floral arrangements. Alchemilla mollis won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) - Blooming

Blooms in the summer with large cluster that are yellowish green. Each individual flower is inconspicuous.

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) - Growth

Does well with partial shade but can take full sun in cooler climates.

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) - Planting

Plant seeds in containers in spring, but provide protection from the cold. Divide mature plants in early spring or fall.

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) - Pest

Slugs and snails a threat to foliage.

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) - Interesting facts

The name Alchemilla is derived from the Arabic word alkimiya meaning a universal cure for disease. Ladyrsquo;s Mantles possess medicinal properties that were described as magical by ancient medieval alchemists. According to tradition, Ladyrsquo;s Mantle was used to treat female ailments. It is still used today topically for skin bruises, and internally for a variety of problems, some related to digestion and menstruation.