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Thriller Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'
Pronunciation: al-kem-ILL-uh MAW-liss
SKU #00067
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top inch of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Foliage reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide; flowers rise above foliage.
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| Description | Vivid golden yellow flowers held on stems in open, airy sprays above the scalloped, shiny, gray-green leaves. Its creeping habit and form is valuable for edging a border or along flagstone paths. Charming in troughs or pots. Perfect for cottage gardens. Cut flowers are lovely in dried floral arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Design Ideas | Lady's mantle is a traditional component of the English perennial border. It also does well popping out between large flagstones or in crannies along the base of old walls. These plants are wonderful in masses within a naturalistic setting offering unique textural variations to wild garden compositions. Ideal for water garden edges and nooks and crannies of moist waterfalls and pools. Makes a casual edging for walks and path and is also charming in red clay pots. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Astilbe (Astilbe); Aster (Aster); Phlox (Phlox); Masterwort (Astrantia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Deadhead spent blooms promptly to minimize reseeding. |
| History | The genus contains about 200 species all native to the north temperate zone. This species is native to northern Europe and is well known in English gardens where it thrives in cooler temperatures and rainfall. Its common name refers to the leaves which resemble cloaks worn by medieval women, or that of the Virgin Mary. It's alchemical connections kept lady's mantle in the folk healer's pharmacopoeia as a remedy for a wide variety of ailments from bleeding to dysentery. It's medicinal value is connected to tannin concentrations in the plant |
| Lore | Alchemilla was so named because its natural silvered leaf was thought to influence metals in the ancient art of alchemy. |
Details
| Description | Vivid golden yellow flowers held on stems in open, airy sprays above the scalloped, shiny, gray-green leaves. Its creeping habit and form is valuable for edging a border or along flagstone paths. Charming in troughs or pots. Perfect for cottage gardens. Cut flowers are lovely in dried floral arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Lady's mantle is a traditional component of the English perennial border. It also does well popping out between large flagstones or in crannies along the base of old walls. These plants are wonderful in masses within a naturalistic setting offering unique textural variations to wild garden compositions. Ideal for water garden edges and nooks and crannies of moist waterfalls and pools. Makes a casual edging for walks and path and is also charming in red clay pots. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Astilbe (Astilbe); Aster (Aster); Phlox (Phlox); Masterwort (Astrantia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Deadhead spent blooms promptly to minimize reseeding. |
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History
| History | The genus contains about 200 species all native to the north temperate zone. This species is native to northern Europe and is well known in English gardens where it thrives in cooler temperatures and rainfall. Its common name refers to the leaves which resemble cloaks worn by medieval women, or that of the Virgin Mary. It's alchemical connections kept lady's mantle in the folk healer's pharmacopoeia as a remedy for a wide variety of ailments from bleeding to dysentery. It's medicinal value is connected to tannin concentrations in the plant |
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| Lore | Alchemilla was so named because its natural silvered leaf was thought to influence metals in the ancient art of alchemy. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Thriller Lady's Mantle produce flowers?
Summer
Is Thriller Lady's Mantle evergreen or deciduous?
Thriller Lady's Mantle is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Thriller Lady's Mantle?
Thriller Lady's Mantle is Fast Growing.
Is Thriller Lady's Mantle resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Thriller Lady's Mantle grow?
Thriller Lady's Mantle has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Thriller Lady's Mantle?
Thriller Lady's Mantle grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Thriller Lady's Mantle in my landscape?
Thriller Lady's Mantle is suitable for: Border, Ground Cover, Edging.
How can I use Thriller Lady's Mantle in my garden design?
Lady's mantle is a traditional component of the English perennial border. It also does well popping out between large flagstones or in crannies along the base of old walls. These plants are wonderful in masses within a naturalistic setting offering unique textural variations to wild garden compositions. Ideal for water garden edges and nooks and crannies of moist waterfalls and pools. Makes a casual edging for walks and path and is also charming in red clay pots.
What color are Thriller Lady's Mantle flowers?
Thriller Lady's Mantle produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Thriller Lady's Mantle?
Thriller Lady's Mantle has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Thriller Lady's Mantle?
Good companion plants for Thriller Lady's Mantle include: Barberry (Berberis); Astilbe (Astilbe); Aster (Aster); Phlox (Phlox); Masterwort (Astrantia).
How do I care for Thriller Lady's Mantle?
Thrives in lightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Deadhead spent blooms promptly to minimize reseeding.
What is the history of Thriller Lady's Mantle?
The genus contains about 200 species all native to the north temperate zone. This species is native to northern Europe and is well known in English gardens where it thrives in cooler temperatures and rainfall. Its common name refers to the leaves which resemble cloaks worn by medieval women, or that of the Virgin Mary. It's alchemical connections kept lady's mantle in the folk healer's pharmacopoeia as a remedy for a wide variety of ailments from bleeding to dysentery. It's medicinal value is connected to tannin concentrations in the plant
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