Alchemilla erythropoda

Also Known As

Dwarf Lady's Mantle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Alchemilla erythropoda plant details

Alchemilla erythropoda is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alchemilla erythropoda

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alchemilla erythropoda

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Alchemilla erythropoda, the dwarf lady's mantle, is reminiscent of the better-known A. mollis but smaller forming a compact mound of bluish-green, scalloped, serrated leaves and sprays of chartreuse flowers held in many rounded clusters that turn bold tones of orange and red as they age. Quite hardy and long-lived. Great as a ground cover and a cut flower.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This choice small 4-6" spreader from the Caucasus Mountains has lovely pleated, gray-green leaves topped by chartreuse flowers in late summer. The leaves are especially charming in the morning when they are filled with droplets of dew; a wonderful dainty plant for the herb or fairy garden, rockery or perennial bed. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Silver green serrated leaves catch water drops like diamonds; small clusters of yellow green flowers May>June, turning reddish with age. 4-5” tall and 18-24” wide. Most soils, happiest with regular water; sun to part shade; deer & critter resistant. Easy. USDA Zone 5 3" pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

A charming dwarf form with gray-green serrated foliage and vibrant citron-yellow flower clusters that don a reddish cast once they are spent, we plant it primarily as a ground cover in small niches of the rockery.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A bit reminiscent of A. alpina of the 300 or so species this gem from the Carpathians ranks as one of the best. The foliage is very neat and the display of yellow flowers is among the best. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A little groundcover to fall in love with! Easy-breezy even for the most beginning gardener, “Dwarf Lady’s Mantle” is tough, long-lived & TOLERANT OF BOTH CLAY & SANDY SOIL. A cutie too, it forms a tidy, dense mound to only 5” tall & up to 2’ across. Scalloped muted green leaves are pretty but you’ll love them most for how they retain & sparkle with water droplets after rain or watering. An excellent choice for a smaller scale groundcover, especially under shrubs or trees or as an edging. Swell in mixed containers & vase arrangements. Pretty, frothy chartreuse flowers in Spring to mid-Summer, too! Can be grown in sun in the Bay Area. Cut back to refresh anytime.