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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Alchemilla mollis is a deciduous Perennial growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.8 m (2ft 6in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
A. acutiloba Steven. A. hort. Alchemilla major auct. A. montana Schur. A. vulgaris subsp. acutiloba (Steven) Nyman.
Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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None Known. Although widely planted in herb gardens A. Mollis has no medicinal properties. The species Alchemilla xanthochlora and Alchemilla alpina are recommended.
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Other Uses
A good ground cover plant. Grow as ground cover in shade or or beneath open shrubs and trees. Will self-seed into gravel or cracks between paving. Great at the front of borders, as edging for paths or massed as a ground cover. A clump-forming perennial forming dense, leafy mounds of light green leaves.
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
An low growing herbaceous perennial plant making an excellent ground cover that grows in a clumping manner. Moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade. Shade type: Damp. Hardiness: Hardy. Soil type: Well drained,blight, sandy, clay, heavy, moist. Soil pH:5.5 to 7.5. Hardiness Zones:3 to 8. The plant tolerates close to full shade. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Dies down completely in winter.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 16c[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on a cold frame for their first winter, planting out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. The divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though we find it best to pot them up and keep them in a sheltered position until they are growing away well.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Garden lady's-mantle, Lady's-mantle
Found In
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Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Self-seeds freely but not usually a problem.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Not Listed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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