Thriller lady's mantle

Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

PerennialRosaceae

Thriller lady's mantle
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistant
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tallup to 24 inches wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Dense
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
Chartreuse
Soil types
Loam, clay

Garden uses

AccentBorderCottage gardenCut flowerNaturalizedShade garden

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Thriller' lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, shade gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. Chartreuse flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Butterflies visit the blooms, and the dense plant reaches 24 inches tall and wide. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Lungwort, Invincibelle Ruby smooth hydrangea, Western sword fern, and Picture tulip.

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