Alchemilla vulgaris Lady's mantle (Rosaceae)

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Alchemilla vulgaris
Lady's mantle
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The Alchemilla vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lady's mantle. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. mollis. A. speciosa. A. xanthochlora. Rothm.

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Latin Name:  Alchemilla vulgaris
Common Name:  Lady's mantle
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Auct.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Moist meadows, open woods, pastures and also on rock ledges in mountainous areas[9, 244].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 16°c[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on a cold frame for their first winter, planting out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. The divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though we find it best to pot them up and keep them in a sheltered position until they are growing away well.

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