 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
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| Plant Number: 1.031.020 | USDA Zone: 2 - 9 |
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 | Alchemilla alpina |
| Common name : Alpine Lady's Mantle |
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| Smaller and more refined than the usual form of Lady's Mantle, this species is best suited to the rock garden or for edging. Plants form a low mound of hairy, divided leaves with a distinctive silvery margin. Short sprays of chartreuse-yellow flowers appear in early summer. Also attractive in tubs or mixed containers. An easy and reliable plant that requires little attention.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Very Small
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Their texture [the leaves] is smooth and shiny, and they have an intriguing and attractive silver edge, actually due to silver hairs that cover the underside of the leaf and extend beyond the leaf's edge. This plant spreads by runners as well as by seed but is not invasive.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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