Alchemilla mollis

Common name(s): lady's mantle

Description: perennial; forms a low mound of attractive scallop-edged leaves that are adapted to retain small beads of water.  Chartreuse-yellow flowers in early summer. Historically popular as a groundcover in cottage gardens.

Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 30 in.

Position: partial to full shade and well-draining soil

Uses: medicine, to dye wool green, ornamental-as a groundcover

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Distribution: Eastern Europe