Alchemilla mollis
$21.99
Alchemilla mollis forms soft green mounds with airy yellow flowers, making a low border edge or ground cover for sun or shade.
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Description
Soft, scalloped leaves form the low mound of Alchemilla mollis, with airy yellow flower sprays rising above them from summer into fall. The foliage catches beads of rain, and the spreading clumps cover bare soil or soften a path edge.
Plant it in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil. Cut the plant to the base after flowering and water well for fresh foliage. It can self-seed freely, so remove faded flowers before seeds mature when extra plants are not wanted.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Alchemilla acutiloba subsp. mollis, Alchemilla acutiloba var. mollis, Alchemilla montana, Potentilla alchemollis |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Garden edging and borders, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Cutting Garden, Edging Plant |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Lady's Mantle |
| Blomidon Item No | C1655, MO23087922, 7937656487987, ZALCMO0001G, 201810581, 201810582, 201810583, 201927512, 201699705, 201766993, 201924124, 201938042, 201708404 |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade; remove faded flowers to limit self-seeding. |
| Usps | Soft green leaves hold rounded beads of rainwater., Dense clumps spread into low ground cover or path edging., Sun or shade works well when the soil stays evenly moist. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps with a sharp spade in early spring or fall, choosing younger pieces from the outer edge. |
| Pests | It is generally pest free. |
| Diseases | It is generally disease free. |
| Pruning | Cut faded flowers and tired foliage to the base in late July, then water well to encourage fresh leaves. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained, and water during dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. |
| Common Name | Lady's Mantle |