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Alchemilla glaucescens

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 9"-10"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Alchemilla glaucescens plant details

Alchemilla glaucescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular 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 glaucescens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 9 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alchemilla glaucescens

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Trimmed with silver-haired teeth, shallow rounded lobes sculpt the soft-as-velvet, olive-green palmate foliage, while effervescent sprays of thirst quenching lemon-lime flowers linger above. Growing larger than Alchemilla 'Auslese', this Alchemilla delivers radiant appeal in dappled light amid blue flowering Brunnera.

Gardening facts about Alchemilla glaucescens plant

How to Grow Alchemilla glaucescens

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

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

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-36"

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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