Alpine Lady's Mantle
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
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Height: 6-8 inches
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Spread: 6-8 inches
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Bloom Time: June to August
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Bloom: yellow sprays
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: average,
alkaline
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Moisture: medium
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Use: alpine and rock
gardens, borders
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Care: cut back in
spring to clean up; can be cut back after flowering to encourage second rush of
flowers
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Concerns: slugs and
snails may damage leaves
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Native to: Europe and
southern Greenland
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Notes: delicate leaves
edged in silver; one-third the size of the more well known Alchemilla mollis
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B134
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