AWARD

ALCHEMILLA mollis

Commonly known as Lady's mantle

Lime-green flowers
Further Reading....
  • Green
  • Height
    50cm (20in)
  • Spread
    65cm (25in)
  • Ground cover
    These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming perennial. Softly hairy pale green leaves to 15cm (6in) long. Produces many flowers in loose cymes
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ALCHEMILLA mollis

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Excellent ground cover. Good as cut flowers. Self-seeds freely; dead-head if necessary.
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails on young foliage
    Place of origin
    Turkey
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Will tolerate dry conditions.
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Alchemilla - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

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