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Family description Alchemilla.

Alchemilla is a small perennial plant grown as much for the foliage as the insignificant flowers. From early spring until late autumn, this plant produces roundish, felty leaves that are highly sought after for indoor flower arranging. Sprigs of small flowers appear during late summer giving the appearance of smoke. Plants may be grown singly in small containers or allowed to spread as ground cover in otherwise difficult areas of the garden.

General care.

Simply cut the foliage back to a neat crown in late autumn and wait for it to re-grow in the spring.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

Roots can be cooked and eaten. Leaves may be eaten cooked or raw.

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Species description. Alchemilla mollis.

Plant produces soft pale-green leaves and greenish-yellow flowers much sought after by flower arrangers.

Display characteristics for Alchemilla mollis.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit: Rounded
• Type: Perennial. Herbaceous.
• Height: 0.30 mtr.
• Spread: 0.30 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife:
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Border. Container. Rockery.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun.
• Summer water requirements: Medium
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -5 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: High
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: Medium
• Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
• Toxicity-Edibility: Used as herb or garnish
• Bloom attributes: Flower arrangement.
• Foliage attributes: Flower arrangement. Showy display.
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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