Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis): Chartreuse, Dew-Catching Foliage for Shade and Borders

Overview

Lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis) has lobed, hairy, chartreuse leaves that catch dew and frothy yellow-green flower sprays from early summer to autumn. Self-seeds, showy flowers and foliage. Soft leaves form depressions capturing moisture.

Botanical Details

• Genus: Alchemilla
• Species: mollis

Culture & Uses

Full sun to part shade, average moisture. Cut back hard after flowers brown for second flush. Sow seed in spring; divide spring or autumn. Slugs, snails may damage. Use in beds, borders, cut flowers, groundcovers, waterside. Cottage, rock gardens. Height 1-3 feet.