Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Aim for even moisture. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering slightly in winter when growth slows down.
Also known as Common Alchemilla · Intermediate Lady's Mantle · Lady's Mantle
Pale Lady's-mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora) is a perennial herb with palmately lobed, bright green leaves and frothy clusters of small, yellowish-green flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial to full sun
50% intensity
Prefers 4-6 hours of sunlight daily; tolerates some shade.
Consistent moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy perennial
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures; hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from a light feeding in spring; over-fertilizing is detrimental.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Aim for even moisture. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering slightly in winter when growth slows down.
After flowering, deadhead or cut back the entire plant to encourage a flush of new, attractive foliage. This also prevents excessive self-seeding.
In early spring, remove any dead or damaged foliage from the previous year.
Alchemilla xanthochlora is easily propagated by division in early spring or autumn. Lift established clumps and divide them into smaller sections, ensuring each piece has roots and shoots.
Sow fresh seeds in autumn outdoors.
Repotting is rarely necessary for Alchemilla xanthochlora as it is a perennial that is typically divided rather than repotted. If a potted specimen becomes root-bound, divide it and repot the sections into fresh, well-draining compost.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pale Lady's-Mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Alchemilla |
| Species | Alchemilla xanthochlora |
Similar in genus Alchemilla
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