Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Alchemilla erythropoda

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Alchemilla erythropoda (Dwarf Lady's Mantle)

Dwarf Lady's Mantle

A plant right out of the English perennial garden. Produces smaller leaves in blue-green color with a silver edge, then other species. Blooms in the spring with sprays of chartruese flowers. The silken leaves will sparkle when drops of rain or dew collect on the leaves.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Prefers partial shade mois, fertile soil. Plant in large groups as a groundcover.

Interesting Information
The common name Lady's mantle was derived from the ancient legend that it was used for the adornment of Virgin Mary.


Plant Type
Perennial

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Bloom Color
Chartreuse

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Foliage Color
Hairy Green


Height
4-8 Inches


Spread
16-20 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7


Patented
No

Lavandula angustifolia

(English Lavender 'Hidcote Superior')

Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera macrophylla

(Siberian Bugloss 'Jack Frost')

Japanese Anemone

Anemone hupehensis

(Japanese Anemone 'September Charm')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun-Part Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Medium
Wildlife/Disease Resistance
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Bloom Color
Chartreuse
Season of Interest (Flowering)
May
June
Attributes
Rock Garden
Patio Container Pots
Cut Flower