Alchemilla Species, Dwarf Lady's Mantle

Alchemillaerythropoda

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Alchemilla (al-kem-ILL-uh)
Species
erythropoda (er-ee-THROW-pod-uh)
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
Non-patented
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:

Richmond, California

Oxford, Connecticut

Chicago, Illinois

Roscoe, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois

Louisville, Kentucky

Beverly, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Manchester, New Hampshire

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Portland, Oregon

Jones Mills, Pennsylvania

Newport, Rhode Island

Provo, Utah

Stanwood, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | June 2009 | positive

This is a vigorous plant, and self-seeds around and about (but easy to pull out). The tiny flowers form a pretty foamy look, but I find I...Read More

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Springfield, MA (Zone 6a) | April 2006 | neutral

no fuss plant. leaf shape adds interest to a vase of cut flowers.

F
Manchester, NH | August 2005 | neutral

I use it as a filler in my back yard near a tree and fence. The only problem with it is it can get slugs. But they don't seem to harm the...Read More

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