Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla |
| Species | mollis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Southern Europe. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30-45 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Clump forming herbaceous perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Light green leaves with soft hairs and scalloped edges. |
| Landscape | Under planting and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | By seed or division in the spring. |
| Cultivation | Will survive in any soil that has some moisture. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves palmately veined, with a scalloped and serrated margin; rounded, velvety soft olive-green, which catch and hold water drops, then sparkle in the sun. |
| Flower Description | The chartreuse flowers are held in dense clusters above the foliage. |
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