Auslese Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla mollis
Description | A desirable restrained form of the species. Gray-green scalloped foliage forms a groundcover when planted in mass. Plant as a low border or cascading from containers. Flowers and foliage are good for cutting. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top inch of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Tufted mounds 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Waterwise |
Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Design Ideas | Plant generously in the beds and borders of your English cottage garden. Auslese is a more tidy, well behaved cultivar prized for its bright lime green flower sprays. Use as a groundcover, cascading over the top of containers, and in cut flower displays all summer long. This versatile perennial is wonderful planted in mass within a naturalistic setting, offering unique textural variations to wild garden compositions. Ideal for edging water gardens, stone ledges, walkways and paths. |
Flower Color | Green |
Foliage Color | Gray-green |
Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Great plant for dry shade. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years after flowering in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Central Wholesale Nursery 1670 Mckinley Avenue
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Almaden Valley Nursery 15800 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, California 95120 -
Summerwinds Nursery 2460 Winchester Blvd.
Campbell, California 95008
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