Alchemilla mollis

Alchemilla mollis

Common name: lady's mantle
Family: Rosaceae
Leaf: basal foliage mound, 6-12" tall, of long-stalked, circular, scallop-edged, toothed, pleated, soft-hairy, light green leaves that are up to 6" across, each with around 9-11 shallow rounded lobes.
Flowers: Tiny, apetalous, star-shaped, chartreuse flowers appear in loose, spreading clusters (compound cymes) atop stems rising above the foliage to 12-18” in late spring to early summer.
Height: 1'-1.5'; Spread: 1.5'-2.5'
Habit: herbaceous perennial; Form: clumping
Culture: Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but tolerates close to full shade. Prefers part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Performs well in moist garden areas, will wilt otherwise. Freely self-seeds in the garden to the point of being somewhat invasive in optimum growing conditions. Prompt removal of spent flower stems will not only prevent self-seeding but may also encourage a sparse, late summer rebloom. Plants may be grown from seed started indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to last spring frost date. Divide plants as needed. USDA zones 3-8.
Uses: Border fronts. Cottage gardens. Edging for paths. Mass as ground cover. Dried flower arrangements
Origin: Eastern Carpathians, Caucasus