Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Alchemilla

Species:

Alchemilla abyssinica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Cool temperatures (15-18°C) improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI