Lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Lady's mantle on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Lady's mantle
Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady's Mantle, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Rosaceae family, valued for its ornamental foliage and delicate flowers. Its lobed, velvety leaves fascinatingly hold dew or rainwater drops like pearls. It's ideal for path edges, partial shade gardens, or as ground cover in borders, adding a fresh and natural touch.
Native range
Southern and Eastern Europe, and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers locations with partial shade or filtered light, although it tolerates some sun if the soil is kept moist. Regular watering is required to keep the substrate consistently damp, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. A common mistake is planting it in full sun without sufficient moisture, which can scorch its leaves.
How to save a dying Lady's mantle
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing, or brown-edged leaves, lacking characteristic dew drops.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, water if soil is dry, and increase humidity.
- What kills it
- Intense direct sun, excessive dryness, or prolonged waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and correct conditions. It's quite resilient.