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Dwarf Lady's Mantle

Alchemilla erythropoda

Dwarf Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla erythropoda) is a compact perennial that grows into a neat, rounded clump of pleated, scallop-edged leaves.

At a glance

Hardiness

3 – 8

Light

Full sun, Partial shade, Light shade

Mature size

10 – 20 cm tall × 25 – 40 cm wide

Garden uses & seasonal interest

Plant characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Season of interest

March - July

Where it grows best

Water

Moist, well-drained soil

What to expect

Blooms

Mar–Jul

Good to know

Pollinator friendly
Drought tolerant
Mat-forming · Compact

Perfect for

Ground coverCut flowersUnderplantingEdging

Seasonal interest

How this plant changes through the year.

Spring

Flowers
yellow
Foliage
green

Summer

Flowers
yellow
Foliage
green

Fall

Foliage
green

Care Information

Pruning
Remove spent flower stems to keep the plant neat and to reduce self-seeding. If the leaves start to look tired later in the season, a light shear usually encourages fresh growth.
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Cultivation
Growth starts early as the soil warms, forming a low mound of soft, scalloped leaves. Flower sprays appear from late spring into mid-summer. Removing faded flower stems helps keep the clump neat and reduces self-seeding. Water is most important in the first growing season and during long dry spells; once established, the plant copes better with short dry periods. Well-drained soil helps prevent winter losses where beds stay wet for long periods. Older or untidy leaves can be cut back after flowering to encourage a fresh flush later in the season.
Pests
Usually low on pest problems, particularly when the plant is not under stress. If pests do appear, they are most often small sap-sucking insects, and simple garden measures are normally enough.
Diseases
Disease issues are uncommon in normal garden conditions. Good airflow and well-drained soil help avoid most leaf problems.
Propagation
Divide a healthy clump in spring or early autumn, ensuring each section has roots and a few strong shoots. Replant straight away and keep the soil lightly moist until new growth appears.

Characteristics

Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Variegated
No
Family
Rosaceae
Synonyms
Alchemilla erythropoda Juz.

Placement

Aspect
East, South, West