Alchemilla alpina Alpine lady's mantle (Rosaceae)

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Alchemilla alpina
Alpine lady's mantle
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The Alchemilla alpina plant species is found in Western and Northern Europe. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine lady's mantle.

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Latin Name:  Alchemilla alpina
Common Name:  Alpine lady's mantle
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Meadows, pastureland and woodland clearings, mainly on acid soils[200].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in ordinary soil in sun or part shade[1, 233]. Prefers a well-drained acid soil[200, 238]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in dry shade[188]. Plants in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].

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