Lady's mantle

Alchemilla vulgaris

Also known as
  • Lion's foot
  • Nine hooks
  • Dewcup
Rosaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Alchemilla vulgaris, or Lady's mantle, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers part shade and medium water conditions. Growing to a height of 0.3–0.6 meters, it blooms with green and yellow flowers from May to July. This plant thrives in loamy or peaty soil and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8. It attracts pollinators and is not evergreen.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty

Height

0.09–0.48 m

Spread

0.4–0.8 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

Calendar
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F
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M
J
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A
S
O
N
D
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
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