Key Facts:
Scientific Name: Alchemilla mollis
Common Name: Lady’s Mantle
Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
Height: 1-2 feet at maturity
Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaf Type: Scalloped, velvety, soft green leaves
Flower Color: Chartreuse to yellow-green
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit: Clumping, with mounding foliage
Sunlight: Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a variety of soil types
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Uses: Borders, ground covers, cottage gardens, edging
Pest and Disease Resistance: Deer-resistant, generally pest-free
Why You Will Love Lady’s Mantle
Lady’s Mantle adds a touch of elegance and old-world charm to any garden. Its soft, velvety leaves and delicate, chartreuse flowers create a lush, inviting atmosphere, perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and ground covers. This versatile and resilient plant thrives in various conditions and is particularly admired for its ability to catch and display water droplets on its leaves, adding a magical sparkle after rain. Easy to grow and maintain, Lady’s Mantle is a beautiful and reliable choice that will bring subtle beauty and texture to your landscape.
Lady’s Mantle
Lady’s Mantle is a charming, herbaceous perennial known for its scalloped, velvety leaves and soft, chartreuse flowers. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, this plant is beloved for its ability to thrive in a variety of garden conditions, particularly in cool, moist areas. Lady’s Mantle typically grows to about 1-2 feet in height and spread, making it ideal for garden borders, ground covers, and cottage gardens. The leaves catch and hold water droplets, creating a beautiful effect after rain, while its clusters of small, frothy flowers bloom in late spring to early summer. Lady’s Mantle is easy to grow, deer-resistant, and adaptable to both sun and partial shade.
