Alchemilla Mollis

Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as lady's mantle, is a clumping perennial which typically forms a basal foliage mound (6-12” tall ) of long-stalked, circular, scallop-edged, toothed, pleated, soft-hairy, light green leaves (to 6” across) each with 9-11 shallow rounded lobes. It is primarily native to mountain areas in eastern Europe (Carpathians, Caucusus and Turkey). Tiny, apetalous, star-shaped, chartreuse flowers appear in loose, spreading clusters (compound cymes) atop stems rising above the foliage to 12-18” in late spring to early summer. The tendency of plant leaves to retain moisture beads after a rain is considered to be a unique and attractive ornamental feature.

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: USDA hardiness zones: 3 through 8 

CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Moist, well-drained soil

FERTILIZER: Refer to growers instructions.

FLOWERING: May to June.

SOIL: Moist, well-drained soil

DISEASE: No serious insect or disease problems. Can be an aggressive self-seeder. In hot summer climates such as Phoenix, leaves may scorch in full sun exposures or if soils are permitted to dry out.