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Alchemilla

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Also called lady's mantle

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Alchemilla
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Fact sheet

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Typeherbaceous perennial

“dense herbaceous perennial” — Alchemilla, Lady's Mantle | Gertens Garden Center

Days to germination28–35 days

“Germination: 28-35 days” — Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial – Annies Heirloom Seeds

Days to maturity365–730 days

“Maturity: 1-2 years” — Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial – Annies Heirloom Seeds

Lightfull sun/partial shade

“Direct sow in full sun/partial shade” — Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial – Annies Heirloom Seeds

Hardiness zones3 through 8

“Lady’s Mantle is a tough perennial that is winter hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8.” — Alchemilla Growing Guide

Spacing13–18 in

“Space plants 18-24” apart” — Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial – Annies Heirloom Seeds

Height18 in

“Lady’s Mantle reaches up to 18” tall” — Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial – Annies Heirloom Seeds

Propagationcuttings

“It can be propagated by cuttings” — Alchemilla, Lady's Mantle | Gertens Garden Center

Start indoors8 weeks before last frost

“start indoors 8 weeks prior to last frost” — Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial – Annies Heirloom Seeds

Transplantafter last frost

“After the last frost date you can plant your baby lady’s mantles in the garden where you want them to grow.” — How to Grow and Care for Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis)

Ready whenexcellent for cutting

“The flowers are excellent for cutting” — Alchemilla, Lady's Mantle | Gertens Garden Center

Edible partsleaves

“The root and leaves of the lady’s mantle plant had been popular medical herbs, gathered in midsummer and used as poultices for bruising and wound healing.” — Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis): How to Grow & Care - PlantNative.org

Indoorsnotes on seed starting

“Start your A.mollis seeds indoors eight to 10 weeks before the last frost date.” — How to Grow and Care for Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis)

Diseasesfungal disorders

“Fungal disorders are more likely in warm climates with high humidity, especially if the crown has been kept damp.” — Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis): How to Grow & Care - PlantNative.org

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