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Sanguisorba officinalis
2 ft 5½ in–2 ft 11⅜ in × 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in
Low maintenanceperennial
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Perennial · Rosaceae family
Lady's mantle
Alchemilla mollis
Full sun to part shade 1 ft 1¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in Flowers June–August to −90 °F
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SunFull sun to part shade
Size1 ft 1¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in
spacing 15¾ in
spacing 15¾ in
FlowersJune–August
PlantingApril–May, September–October
WinterNo winter protection
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h
Soil
tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
Watering
Frost
−90 °F
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
1 ft 1¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in× spread 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in
Plant 15¾ in apart.
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
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Flowers
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June–August · green or yellow
Planting
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container plant: April–May, September–October
Feeding
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March–May
What to plant now (April) full list in April (323) →What to plant now (May) full list in May (185) →What to plant now (September) full list in September (146) →What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →
Feeding
Nutrition.
Light
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Pests and diseases
Common problems and what to do.
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
No serious pests or diseases
The source lists no significant problems.
Sources (1)
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 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in wide and 1 ft 1¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in tall; recommended spacing 15¾ in.
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Uses
In the garden and at home.
Pollinators
few