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Garden Lady's-mantle (Alchemilla mollis)

Garden Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) is a charming perennial herb. Its soft, scalloped leaves beautifully hold dew drops, complementing sprays of tiny, chartreuse flo

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate to High

Soil

Well-drained, fertile, moist soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay, as long as drainage is adequate.

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers partial shade in hot climates

Water

Moderate to High

Keep consistently moist

Soil

Well-drained, fertile, moist soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay, as long as drainage is adequate.

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Hardy in zones 3-8

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Annual spring application

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

30-45 cm

Spread

45-60 cm

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Grey-green

Leaf Type

Palmate, lobed, reniform

Flower Size

3-5 mm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Potentilla alchemollis Christenh. & Väre
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusAlchemilla
  • speciesAlchemilla mollis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Alchemilla mollis is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets, including dogs, cats, and horses. It has been used in traditional herbal remedies, but is not consumed as a food crop.

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