Alchemilla vulgaris

Lady's Mantle

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Hardy perennial with scalloped leaves holding dewdrops; bears chartreuse flower clusters in early summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lady's Mantle
Family Rosaceae
Genus Alchemilla
Species Vulgaris
Origin Europe, Asia Minor
Blooming Early Summer, June-July
Leaf Color Grey-green with yellow veins
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich soil; tolerates clay but dislikes waterlogging.

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Watering

Keep moist during establishment, drought tolerant later. Avoid wet foliage.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; prefers cool roots with sun exposure above.

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Fertilization

Light compost in spring; avoid high nitrogen fertilizers.

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Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain tidy rosettes and encourage new growth.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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