Alpine Lady's Mantle, Mountain Lady's Mantle

Alchemillaalpina

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alchemilla (al-kem-ILL-uh)
Species
alpina (AL-pin-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Lexington, Massachusetts

Barto, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Provo, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Northwest, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2005 | neutral

I have to echo lupinelover. I lost mine to the drought this year, even though I tried to keep it watered. I love the look and I'm willi...Read More

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somewhere, PA | May 2004 | positive

I bought one plant a few years ago and put it in a bright shade area near a natural pond. Its quite moist most of the time. I've seen a ...Read More

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Mount Prospect, IL (Zone 5a) | July 2003 | positive

I find this variety absolutely charming! Yes, it can "make babies" but in a most refined (and localized!) way. I much prefer this to th...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | September 2002 | positive

A very dainty edition of the better known A. mollis. Very beautiful in a woodland garden, especially when set off by dwarf ferns. Unfort...Read More

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