Alchemilla mollis, the garden lady's-mantle or lady's-mantle, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to southern Europe and grown throughout the world as an ornamental garden plant.
Lady's Mantle Care
Alchemilla mollis
What is the plant
Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis or Alchemilla vulgaris) is an attractive perennial plant. Its soft gray-green foliage is semi-round with scalloped-shaped leaves. In late spring and early summer, the plant produces nearly inconspicuous chartreuse (yellow-green) blooms. This Turkey and Carpathian Mountain native is a low-growing ground cover, about 6 to 12 inches (15-30 cm.) tall, and in addition to its attractive looks, has an interesting background. The plant’s common name is said to have likely come from an ancient legend of it being used to adorn the Virgin Mary, as her cloak was thought to resemble its scalloped leaves. Once a popular medicinal herb, the root and leaves of lady’s mantle plant were both harvested in midsummer and used as poultices for bruises and wound healing. Its tea was used for easing menstrual pain in women as well.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
max 8b
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Regular watering is only required when the plant is located in full sun or during times of extreme heat. Even then it should be just enough to moisten the soil. It does not like to be waterlogged. Warm regions that experience high humidity may have issues with fungal problems, particularly if the crown is kept damp. Providing adequate air circulation and allowing the soil to slightly dry out some should help remedy this.
Fertilizer
A prolific self-sower, it's not necessary to fertilizer Lady's Mantle plants.
Sunlight
Lady's Mantle grows easily in full sun to part shade, though sun scorch can be a concern in full sun. The plant tolerates close to full shade and prefers afternoon shade in hot climates.
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Soil
Lady’s Mantle isn’t terribly particular about soil, but it does best in a soil that is slightly acidic to neutral, with a soil pH of 5.5 to 7.5.​ Mulch around the plant, but not up to the stem. Lady’s Mantle tends to hug the ground, so keep the mulch from covering the plant.
Temperature
Lady's Mantle plants can adapt to a variety of climates. However, if it's a hot climate, give the plant plenty of shade.
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