Mountain Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla alpina
The low mat of deeply cut leaves create a wonderful groundcover for alpine, woodland or any moist, shaded garden. Silver edged leaves also have silver undersides and are complemented by small yellow green flowers. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | al-kem-ILL-uh AL-pin-a |
| Key feature: | Rock Garden Plant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Forms a compact mound 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 4868 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
The low mat of deeply cut leaves create a wonderful groundcover for alpine, woodland or any moist, shaded garden. Silver edged leaves also have silver undersides and are complemented by small yellow green flowers. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | al-kem-ILL-uh AL-pin-a |
| Key feature: | Rock Garden Plant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Forms a compact mound 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 4868 |
