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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000081
01/01/98

Alchemilla mollis--Common Lady's Mantle

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8                                      
Height: 18 in   Spacing: 12 in                              
Type: herbaceous perennial                                  
Flowers: Yellow                                             

Comments: Common Lady's Mantle should be used with care as  
it can be invasive.  The primary problem is profuse seed    
production that leads to many volunteer plants.  This can   
be reduced by removing the flower stalks as the flowers     
fade.  The flower color ranges from yellow to green.  The   
blossoms can be used in either fresh or dried               
arrangements.  The foliage is rather large and deeply       
lobed.                                                      

Propagation: Propagation is by seed or division.  Division  
can be done in either spring or autumn.                     

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Thiller' - Star-like flowers have a texture like straw  
     and are useful in arrangements.  The foliage is        
     grayish-green.                                         

References for Cultivars: Thompson and Morgan 1997.         

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