Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Alchemilla

Species:

Alchemilla mollis

USDA Symbol:

ALMO12

Growth Characteristics

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow-green, chartreuse

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, beneficial insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to mountainous regions with organic-rich soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or lightly cover. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI