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May Garden Gem of the Month:
Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla mollis, or lady’s mantle, is a lovely medium-sized perennial with 8-10” foliage topped by tiny chartreuse flowers on stems up to 18”. The spread is 24”. This late spring bloomer’s flowers are excellent cut or dried and the plant works well near the front of a border, or in large groups as a ground cover. My favorite feature, however, is the foliage. The leaves are rounded and lobed, with a silky pubescence. When beads of rain, dew, or water from your sprinkling can collect on the leaves, they glisten charmingly. Lady’s mantle has no major disease or insect problems, and will grow in partial shade or full sun, with evenly moist soil. Alchemilla mollis, and its smaller cousins, A. conjuncta and A. erythropoda are worthwhile additions to your garden.
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