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Alchemilla erythropoda 'Alma'

Also Known As

  • Ladies Mantle
  • Lady's Mantle

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 9"-14"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Alchemilla erythropoda 'Alma' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alchemilla erythropoda 'Alma'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 9 IN - 14 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alchemilla erythropoda 'Alma'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Alchemilla erythropoda 'Alma' plant

How to Grow Alchemilla erythropoda 'Alma'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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