Perennial · Rosaceae family
lady's mantle
Alchemilla mollis
In short a 10-second read
Lady's mantle (perennial) grows to 0.35–0.5 m tall and 0.3–0.5 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. It flowers in June–August; the flowers are green or yellow. Hardy to −32 °C.
× spread 0.3–0.5 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. Hardy to −32 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: moderate
Soil: loamy, humus-rich, clay
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
June–August · green or yellow
Pruning
cut back by a third (August–September)
Planting
container plant: March–May, September–November
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −32 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −32 °C
- Dies back in winter and regrows in spring
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does lady's mantle flower?
In June–August; the flowers are green or yellow.
Does lady's mantle tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does lady's mantle need?
At maturity 0.3–0.5 m wide and 0.35–0.5 m tall; recommended spacing 40 cm.
Does lady's mantle survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −32 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 28 September 2026.
Show sources (11)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- Plants For A Future
- RHS Plant Finder
- EPPO Reporting Service — update of the EU list of invasive alien species
- AOPK ČR — invazní rostliny
- EPPO Reporting Service — The German lists of invasive alien plants
- Sarastro Stauden, katalóg
- Foerster-Stauden, Shop
- Bamberger Staudengarten Shop
- Iowa State Extension - How to Plant Perennials
- RHS - How to grow perennial plants
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