perennial · design plant record

Alchemilla mollis

Lady’s mantle

Soft rounded leaves and airy lime flowers make a border edge.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.46 m (1–1.5 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.46 m (1–1.5 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade / Shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Moist, draining soil with relief from excessive heat.

Read local invasive guidance; self-seeding can be extensive.

Keep the care in the decision

Remove spent flowers before seed dispersal where spread is unwanted.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern Carpathians, Caucasus. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.