Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

Also Known As

Thriller Lady's Mantle

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-10a

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Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' plant details

Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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 acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large (to 6") round, delicately scalloped leaves of this cultivar are of a handsome grey-green making it attractive all season and a fine cut flower when its feathery sprays of lime-yellow flowers appear in early summer. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Prolific foliage topped by very large groups of tiny, yellow, star-shaped flowers. A very popular plant with flower arrangers, it is also useful as a border plant and ground cover. Self-seeds readily. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

This unendingly useful garden edger had other uses in 16th century Europe. It was claimed that linen dipped in a potion of lady's mantle makes sagging breasts hard and firm. Wonderful with Geranium 'Jolly Bee' or 'Rozanne'. Best along pathways where you can see the rain drops collected like jewels upon the lime green, scalloped leaves. The lovely chartreuse flowers are good for cutting. This common plant hails from exotic locales: the eastern Carpathians, Turkey and the Caucasus.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Chartreuse greenish-yellow flowers froth above distinctive leaves with serrated edges. Prefers moist sun or part shade. Alchemilla is often grown as a ground cover. In wet weather water beads on the leaves, making them sparkle. This is due to the remarkable dewetting properties of the leaves, where a thin layer of air penetrates the solid-liquid interface, forming beads of water. These beads were considered by alchemists to be the purest form of water, which they utilized in their quest to turn base metal into gold, hence the name Alchemilla.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Actually less of a Lady's Mantle than a Small Children's Mantle, luring them with theme parks and Jesus juice This pale version is all in all just about the creepiest thing I can think of (Oh and did I mention that the music sucks and the nose is in danger of falling off.) ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Garden photo gallery of Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

Photo of Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' flower, foliage by Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' plant

How to Grow Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant