PerennialsAlchemilla mollis
Lady's Mantle
Lady's Mantle is a reliable perennial treasured for its beautiful, scalloped leaves that catch dewdrops like tiny pearls. From June to July, clouds of delicate yellow-green flowers appear, making excellent cut flowers. The plant forms attractive, rounded clumps and works beautifully as edging.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Partial shade, Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Height
- 30–50 cm
- Spread
- 40–60 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 3–8
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- yellow-green
- Wildlife value
- bees, butterflies
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in partial shade to full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells. The plant tolerates various soil types but prefers humus-rich ground. Apply a layer of compost around the base in spring.
Pruning tips
Cut back flowers after blooming to prevent unwanted self-seeding. Remove dead foliage in autumn. In early spring, cut back all old foliage completely to encourage fresh, new growth.
Good companions
ShrubsRosa gallica
Gallica Rose
The Gallica Rose is one of the oldest cultivated rose species, grown since the Middle Ages. Its semi-double, vivid red-pink flowers appear in June and July and carry an intense fragrance. Decorative rose hips develop after flowering.
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Hosta
Hosta is the quintessential shade plant, valued for its large, blue-green, ribbed leaves. Light purple or white bell-shaped flowers appear on tall stems in July and August. Over the years the plant forms substantial clumps that give a shaded border a lush character.
PerennialsNepeta × faassenii
Catmint
Catmint is a tough border plant with grey-green, aromatic foliage and soft blue flower plumes. It blooms from May to September, making it one of the longest-flowering perennials. Bees love the flowers and cats are drawn to the leaves.