Alchemilla ellenbeckii
Alchemilla ellenbeckii is an unusual, creeping lady’s mantle with trailing, reddish stems with tiny leaves and electric green flowers.
Alchemilla ellenbeckii is a very unusual, small, prostrate, evergreen, ground covering lady’s mantle that spreads by trailing, reddish stems with tiny, 5-lobed, kidney-shaped, bright green to grey-green leaves. The tiny flowers are the classic electric green and offer a subtle display. Slow to moderate growing with wonderful texture. Perfect along pathways and under shrubs in the shady, woodland garden. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: Creeping Lady's Mantle
Family: Rosaceae (The Rose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Part Sun Part Shade Full Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountains of E. Africa.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
