Alchemilla mollis
A. mollis is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump of softly hairy, light green leaves with scalloped and toothed edges. Small, acid green / yellow spray of flowers sit just above the foliage from early summer through to early autumn. It is a great ground cover and tolerants most conditions, dry shade, full sun - such an easy plant with minimal maintenance.
A great filler for flower arranging, I absolutely love this plant.
Botanical Name
Alchemilla mollis
Common Name
Lady’s Mantle
Height and Spread
Up to 0.5m x 0.5m
Cultivation
It will grow in moist soils, is fully hardy and tolerates full sun and part shade. Cut back in the autumn when it starts to look a bit ragged. We also give some of the plants a mid summer chop if they are looking sad and you generally get another flush of foliage. It is pretty in containers too.Additional Information
I use both the leaves and flowers in arrangements. The flowers are a great, airy lime green filler in arrangements. I also love them in the garden and in pots. Watch how water droplets sit on the leaves in the morning
It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit