Alchemilla mollis

Lady's Mantle

A classic, dependable perennial grown for its soft, scalloped gray-green foliage and airy sprays of chartreuse flowers. Valued for texture, edging, and as a filler in perennial borders—especially beautiful after rain when leaves collect dew.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 12–18 in (1–1.5 ft) (flower stems slightly taller)



Flower color: Chartreuse / yellow-green



Bloom time: Late spring to early summer



Foliage: Velvety, rounded, scalloped leaves



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial; clump-forming, may self-seed



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade (prefers afternoon shade in hot climates)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable



Water: Moderate; consistent moisture for best growth



Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8



Landscape use



Front of borders and edging



Cottage and informal gardens



Groundcover drifts



Excellent cut or dried floral filler



Notes



Generally deer and rabbit resistant



Shear after bloom to refresh foliage and limit self-seeding



Provides season-long texture even after flowering

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1'

Width

2'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Gray, Green

Soil

Sandy

Landscape use

Container, Groundcover

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No