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Alchemilla alpina (Alpine lady's mantle)

Alchemilla alpina Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Alchemilla alpina Common Name: Alpine lady's mantle Synonyms: A. conjuncta Genus: Alchemilla
About a third the size of the more well known A. mollis, A. alpina has delicate leaves edged in brilliant silver.
Noteworthy characteristics: Self seeds, but not excessively so.
Care: Grow in full sun to part shade and average, alkaline soil. Cut back in early spring to clean up. Can be cut back after flowering to encourage second flush of flowers.
Propagation: Sow seeds in containers in spring. Divide spring or autumn.
Problems: Slugs and snails may damage leaves.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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