Alchemilla vulgaris

Common Lady's Mantle

Common names: Lady's Mantle

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Description

The lady's mantle is especially enchanting in the morning when dew gathers in glittering droplets on its velvety folded leaves. Above the delicate leaf cushion, yellow-green flower veils hover. It is a low-maintenance perennial that also works well as a groundcover.

Care instructions

Plant it in a half shaded spot with fresh, humus-rich soil; it does not like heavy midday sun. Water during dry periods so the foliage does not wilt. Cut it back to the ground after flowering, then it will regrow fresh and will not spread uncontrollably.

Soil & site

Soil pH

4.0pH 6–7.58.0

Soil type

humus-rich, loamy, moist, nutrient-rich

LightPartial shade

HardinessHardy

Water needMedium

Feeding

Medium feeder

Companion planting

Good neighbors

amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae)

You can plant garlic and chives under strawberries and roses; their scent repels aphids and other pests.

For example GarlicOnionLeekChivesDaffodilRocambole and 12 more species in the catalogue

Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed Culture Practice

Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.

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