Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) seeds, organic
$4.95
Family: Rose (Rosaceae)
Hardy to zones 3 to 9
(Ladys mantle) Semi-evergreen rhizomatous perennial mounding ground cover flowering yellow to a height of 1 foot or more. Native to Europe, temperate Asia, and North America. Richly-scalloped, deep-green leaves have a deep, satisfying aroma. They funnel and collect dewdrops that magnify and glisten in the morning light. Traditional usage (TWM): PMS or menopausal-type mood swings. Plant prefers partial shade to full sun; moisture. Short-lived seed. Light-dependent germinator. Sow in fall or early spring. Oscillating temperatures preferred. Germ in 15 to 22 days. Grow out in pots, and when sufficiently well sized, plant to your garden beds. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
Packet contains 50 seeds
1 g contains ~3,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Question
Emily –
With light dependent germinator. Does this mean I will have a hard time growing it in Southern California? Thanks!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Emily,
Not really, you just have to have the right conditions for a couple of weeks and then… germination.
Richo
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Jenna Mallett –
Hi Richo, I work in a historic garden in the Piedmont NC. We have never had luck in the past but I think the Alchemilla was getting too much heat and sun from our hot climate. Do you think I could try it again in partial shade in a wetter spot? I think it’s worth a try. Any advice would be great!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Jenna, People do sometimes have trouble with Lady’s Mantle. I think your own advice is best–choose moist shade. My experience this year was: planted seed in February, transplanted seedlings to full sun sandy soil in April, gave plenty of room to each plant and weeded and cultivated around them scrupulously, and now they are very large and in full flower in June. We’re very hot and dry here, I water about every 3 days. Richo
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JD –
Would Lady’s Mantle tolerate being in shade near a Spruce?
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Richo Cech –
Yes, these do well in acidic soils and shade. r
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Dana –
What temperatures do you think is best to oscillate between?
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Richo Cech –
Nighttime temps down to 40, daytime temps up to 70.
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Allie –
Hey there… I live in zone 9b and im afraid with the heat that she might not do too well. I do have a sunny enclosed patio space and was curious if you knew how’d she’d do in a pot? Thanks!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Allie, We do have lady’s mantle listed up to and including zone 9 and I personally find them to be pretty heat tolerant. In a way they stay cooler planted in a shady bed than they do in a pot. We grow them as potted plants. They do ok. I think they generally breathe a sigh of relief when they get transplanted to fast-draining soil or rockery. richo
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