Alchemilla erythropoda

Red stemmed Ladys Mantle

A low-growing perennial in the lady’s mantle group prized for its neat mounds of scalloped, gray-green foliage and bright chartreuse blooms in late spring to early summer. It’s a compact, groundcover-friendly alternative to the larger Alchemilla mollis.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft) (spreading, groundcover habit)



Height: ~4–6 in (0.3–0.5 ft) (foliage mound; flowers slightly above)



Flower color: Chartreuse / yellow-green, sometimes aging to reddish hues on spent blooms



Bloom time: Late spring through summer (May–July)



Foliage: Gray-green, finely serrated and scalloped leaves with soft hairs



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial (clump-forming groundcover)



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade



Soil: Average, well-drained to moderately moist



Water: Moderate



Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–7/8 depending on source



Landscape uses



Groundcover / edging: Great in front of borders, rock gardens, or paths



Small spaces: Works well in containers, crevices, or low borders



Pollinator gardens: Attracts bees with its airy blooms



Notes



Compact: Much lower and more groundcover-like than typical lady’s mantle species.



Wildlife resistance: Generally deer and rabbit resistant.



Self-sowing: May self-seed lightly in favorable conditions.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

6"

Width

6"

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No