Alchemilla vulgaris

Lady's-Mantle

This is a clump-forming perennial with a basal mound of scallop-edged, light green leaves 1 foot tall and 2½ feet wide. In late spring to early summer, tiny, star-shaped, greenish yellow flowers bloom in loose clusters atop 1½-foot stems. Raindrops are retained in beads on the leaves, giving it a sparkling appearance. It prefers average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. In full-sun locations, provide afternoon shade. If it is sited ideally it will self seed, sometimes aggressively. Deadheading will prevent this.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Green
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7