Alchemilla or Lady's Mantle is a type of herbaceous perennial plants. There are about 300 species of Alchemilla. It can be found from cool temperate to subarctic regions of Europe and Asia. There are a few species found on the mountains of Africa, North America and South America as well.
The leaf of the Alchemilla is in the shape of a hand with rounded lobes. The leaves are covered in fine hairs. They are particularly attractive when they hold dew or rain drops. The Alchemilla produces sprays of small, yellow-green flowers appear in late spring.
Alchemilla mollis is a popular type of Alchemilla for the garden. It is planted to fill gaps in the border, as groundcover, and is often used as underplanting for roses.
Botanical Name
Alchemilla
Common Name
Lady's Mantle
Features
Perennial
Groundcover
Beautiful leaves
Easy to grow
Planting condition
Can thrive in sun or shade, in any type of soil
Propagation
Seed in spring, divide in spring or autumn
Pests and diseases
Usually trouble free
Alchemilla Photo Album
Alchemilla alpigena Author: Teun spaans.
Alchemilla aplina Author: Kurt Stueber (GFDL)
Alchemilla conjuncta Author: Accord H Brisse (GFDL)
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