Sprays of tiny, star-shaped flowers and foliage that cradles raindrops make Lady's Mantle a favourite in summer gardens. Robustica Lady's Mantle grows 40-50 cm tall, a bit taller than many other varieties. Growing with a clumping, rounded habit, this perennial forms fanlike, light green foliage. Masses of yellow-green blooms cover the plant in the summertime. The flowers are long-lasting as cut flowers. Easy to grow in the sun or shade and drought tolerant, once established, Robustica Lady's Mantle is a versatile garden plant. Many gardeners like to grow it as a companion plant with roses while others mass it as a ground cover.
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Botanical Name: Alchemilla mollis 'Robustica'
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Form: Perennial
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Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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Flowering Time: Summer time
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Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Flower Color: Yellow greenish blooms
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Flower Form: Masses of star shaped flowers
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Foliage Type: Fan shaped, light green foliage
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Growth Rate: Medium
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Height/Habit: 16 - 20 inches
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Spread: 15 - 18 inches
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Planting Instructions: Top of plant should be just below soil level and 15-18" apart
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Soil Requirements: Well drained
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Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
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Pruning: Deadheading the flowers as they start to dry is helpful in preventing it from spreading into unwanted parts of the garden. Remove brown foliage.
