How to identify Lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis)
Lady's mantle features distinctive, pale green leaves that are circular and softly downy, reaching up to 6 inches (15 cm) wide with 9 to 11 shallow lobes. From June, lady's mantle produces compound cymes of small, star-shaped chartreuse flowers that rise above the foliage to a height of approximately 18 inches (45 cm). The plant itself forms a dense herbaceous mound, typically around 12 inches (30 cm) in both height and width.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Circular, palmately lobed leaves up to 6 inches (15 cm) wide with soft downy texture.
Delicate, star-shaped chartreuse flowers clustered densely, each 0.12 inches (3 mm) in diameter.
Forms a dense herbaceous mound around 12 inches (30 cm) in height and width.
Blooms from late spring to early summer, creating a frothy, sea foam-like appearance.
Leaves hold water droplets, enhancing visual appeal and garden landscape aesthetics.
The pale green leaves of lady's mantle are palmately veined and form a soft, downy texture. They feature broadly rounded lobes, each about 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) in diameter. The leaves create a spreading mound and are especially striking when adorned with small droplets of rain. These leaves have a unique ability to hold water in a manner that enhances their visual appeal, making them a distinctive element in garden landscapes.
The flowers of lady's mantle are delicate and star-shaped, each about 0.12 inches (3 mm) in diameter. These blooms cluster densely, creating a frothy appearance reminiscent of sea foam. Their pale chartreuse coloration blends softly with the surrounding green foliage. The petal arrangement is subtle, contributing to the plant's lush, ethereal display. Blooming typically occurs from late spring to early summer, adding a gentle, almost magical quality to gardens. The flowers do not emit a significant scent.
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Scientific Classification of Lady's mantle
