Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in cooler periods to prevent root rot.
Also known as Breakstone · Colicwort · Field Alchemilla
Breakstone Parsley (Alchemilla arvensis) is a low-growing annual herb with small, lobed leaves and inconspicuous flowers, often found in disturbed soils and grasslands.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler temperatures, with a preference for 10-20°C.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding, a balanced liquid fertilizer once in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in cooler periods to prevent root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for Alchemilla arvensis, as it is a low-growing annual. Deadheading can be done if desired to prevent self-seeding, or to tidy up the appearance.
If grown as a perennial, trim back foliage in late winter.
Alchemilla arvensis is easily propagated by seed. Sow seeds directly into the garden bed in early spring or autumn. The seeds germinate readily in cool, moist conditions.
It also self-seeds prolifically, often naturalizing in suitable environments.
As Alchemilla arvensis is typically grown as an annual, repotting is not usually necessary. If attempting to overwinter or grow as a perennial, repot in early spring into a slightly larger container with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla |
| Species | Alchemilla arvensis |
Similar in genus Alchemilla
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