Alchemilla microbetula

Alchemilla microbetula

Native to:
Ethiopia | Kenya | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Alchemilla
Species:
Alchemilla microbetula

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
20 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow-green
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, small pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI