Lady’s mantle
Alchemilla mollis
character : PerennialBlooms : Clusters of tiny , star - shaped , chartreuse flowers in later outflow to early summerLight : Full sun to part shadeSoil : Moist , well - drainedPests : None seriousSize:10 to 18 in . tall , 18 to 30 in . wideHardiness : Cold hardy in USDA zone 4 to 8
Why add lady’s mantle to your garden?
There ’s something magical about lady ’s cape . Its subdued , scalloped light green leave shimmer with drop of dew , make a precious stone - like issue on a brumous morning . Delicate sprays of bantam , wizard - forge chartreuse bloom rise above the leafage on slender stems , reaching 12 to 18 column inch improbable . flower from former spring into early summertime , the flowers bring an airy , ethereal texture to the garden .
Native to Western Asia and Europe , this hardworking perennial is more than just a pretty cheek — it ’s various , dependable and leisurely to care for , earning its keep in any garden setting .
Best spot to grow lady’s mantle
In warmer regions , lady ’s mantle grows good with afternoon shade to protect its leaves and flowers from scorching in the intense afternoon sun .
idealistic for softening the edges of pathway , as a soil top or framing tall perennials , lady ’s mantle works well in formal borders and relaxedcottage garden . The large lobed leaves demarcation with finer - textured foliation , while the clusters of chartreuse flowers blend with almost any colour pallette . Plus , its showy bloom can be added to sweet or dried arrangements . For a striking early summer combination , check out “ A Fragrant Summer Border ” below .
How to care for lady’s mantle plants
Maintaining lady ’s chimneypiece is as easy as admiring it . This perennial requires little attending beyond the occasional tidying . Remove spent flowers to forbid the plant from self - seeding and encourage a wanton rebloom in late summer . While it ’s drought - tolerant once established , consistent watering during dry piece keep the foliage lush . Divide itevery few years to refreshen its vigor and prevent overcrowding . With minimal cause , lady ’s mantle will reinforce you with calendar month of magic in the garden .
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What to plant with lady’s mantle
This combination create a dreamy , layered planting full of color , texture and scent . The salvia delivers bold violet - blue spires that contrast with the flossy cloud of pea green flush of lady ’s mantle . And the rose adds the finishing touch with its fragrant , inscrutable pink flower .
A ) English shrub rose(Rosa‘The Ancient Mariner’)Shrub ; fragrant , pink bloom of youth in former to early summertime that get wanton towards the edges and have golden scandalmongering stamens ; full sun ; 4 ft . magniloquent and spacious ; cold hardy in USDA zones 4 to 11
B ) Salvia(Salvia nemorosa‘Violet Riot’)Perennial ; violet - blue flowers with deep purple calyxes from late spring into former summer ; full sunshine ; 22 to 24 in . grandiloquent , 20 to 24 in . wide ; cold hardy in USDA zona 3 to 8
C ) Lady ’s mantle(Alchemilla mollis)Perennial ; clusters of tiny , star - mold , chartreuse flowers in late spring to former summer ; full sun to part shade ; 10 to 18 in . marvelous , 18 to 30 in . wide ; cold sturdy in USDA zones 4 to 8
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