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lady's mantle
Scientific Name: Alchemilla
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Lady's Mantle
Lady's Mantle is a charming and useful plant, popular in both wild settings and cultivated gardens. Its unpretentious nature makes it a versatile addition to any garden space, especially in shady borders or as ground cover.
Considerations for Pets
- Lady's Mantle has fuzzy leaves.
Considerations for Children
- Lady's Mantle has fuzzy leaves.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Alchemilla vulgaris (most widely known), Alchemilla mollis, Alchemilla xanthochlora
- Common Names: Lady's Mantle, Common Lady's Mantle
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Genus: Alchemilla
- Synonyms: Frauenmantel, Frauenmantelkraut
Distribution and Habitat
- Generally distributed over Britain, especially in colder districts and on high-lying ground.
- Found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Native to Europe, temperate Asia, and North America
- Alpine pastures
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial plant, often forming a basal foliage mound.
- Grows to about a foot in height (Alchemilla vulgaris), or 6-12 inches for Alchemilla mollis
- Alchemilla xanthochlora grows to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in).
- Mounding ground cover.
- Rounded, velvety soft olive-green leaves that catch and hold water droplets.
- Palmately lobed basal leaves.
- Lobed, densely hairy, chartreuse foliage that is crimped at the edges.
- Mass of tiny yellow-green flowers or sprays of tiny, yellow or greenish flowers.
- Chartreuse spring flowers.
Cultivation
- Tolerates any soil as long as there is some moisture.
- Suitable for sun or partial shade.
- Prefers damp soil
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7S/9W
- Hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender.
- Blooms In: Jun-Jul
- Height: 18"
- Spacing: 15-18"
Traditional Uses
- Has a time-honored traditional use as a woman's healing herb, helping to alleviate painful menstruation.
- Lady's mantle tea has been used for centuries to treat various ailments, including menstrual cramps and sore throats.
- Used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as diarrhea.
Quirky Facts
- The name Alchemilla comes from the Arab word "alkemelych."
- Lady's Mantle is said to be connected with the philosopher's stone.
- Its scalloped leaves catch rain or dewdrops, making them look dusted with jewels.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Considered deer resistant.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- Monrovia