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Lady's mantle

Alchemilla mollis

Ground coverEdging a bed or a path

Leaves worth havingCovers the ground

Lady's mantle
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypePerennials
FamilyRosaceae
Size when mature0.4 m tall, 0.6 m across
LightPart sun, Shade, Full sun
MoistureMedium, Moist
Soilloam, clay
Soil pH5.5 to 7.5
Hardy to-34 degrees
FlowersJune to July
For pollinatorsSome
WaterMedium water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthFast
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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