Description Description Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s mantle) is a clump forming, hairy, herbaceous perennial native to Southern Europe. It has light green, fan like leaves with an abundance of yellow flowers just above the leaves. In summer, when it rains, the leaves catch and hold droplets of water. When the light catches it, it shimmers beautifully. Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s mantle) is a truly resilient and flexible plant. Able to grow in full sun or shade in dry to moist soil, in exposed or sheltered positions. It is generally disease and pest free but is often under used and over looked by designers and landscapers. It goes well in the front of a bed and pairs nicely with Salvias. It is generally low maintenance, and just requires cutting back in late August. The RHS chose to rate the plant highly, giving it the award of garden merit. It has no reported toxic effects on pets, humans, livestock or horses. Though I probably would not recommend eating it. Ultimate height and spread 60cm high 75cm spread Hardiness RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is hardy throughout the coldest of climates in Europe to below -20C Soil Dry to moist soils Light levels Full sun to shade Uses Cottage and informal Gravel Garden Wildflower meadow Under planting Banks and slopes Garden edging Flower Borders and Beds Ground cover Purchasing Plants When buying a plants it is important to know the different forms that they can come in. For more information visit our page on Bare root, root ball, potted plants. When purchasing plants, it is essential to plant them properly to ensure they survive. For more information on planting visit our Planting page.
