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Lady's Mantle

Scientific name: Alchemilla mollis
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:Green
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Lady’s Mantle is best recognized for its light green leaves (to 6" across) beneath soft chartreuse flowers. The foliage is especially attractive after a spring shower when the leaves collect and display water droplets.

  Morphology:
This a herbaceous perennial which grows to 2’ in height and 3’ in width. This plant has lobed, densely hairy, foliage that is crimped at the edges. Individual leaves are palmately veined and have from 7 to 11 shallow-toothed lobes.

Flowering commences in late spring. Individual flowers are star-shaped and greenish yellow. They are at the ends of stems, thus being held above the foliage below.

  Adaptation:
This plant prefers partial shade, but can take more sun in cooler climates as long as there is adequate moisture.

The primary problem with Lady’s Mantle is the profuse seed production that leads to many volunteer plants. This can be reduced by removing the flower stalks as the flowers fade

  Pests
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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