Alpine Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla alpina
- Native to:
- Austria, Canada, Corse, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Alchemilla
- Species:
- Alchemilla alpina
- USDA Symbol:
- ALAL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow-green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or gravelly soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in alpine and subalpine environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; surface sow seeds. Best germination at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: We have no information on this species. We sometimes provide an informed guess about which approach you should try. Let us know what is successful. * 20°C (dark), then 4°C, then outdoor temperatures