Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’

 

This unendingly useful garden edger had other uses in 16th century Europe. It was claimed that linen dipped in a potion of lady’s mantle makes sagging breasts hard and firm. Wonderful with Geranium ‘Jolly Bee’ or ‘Rozanne’. Best along pathways where you can see the rain drops collected like jewels upon the lime green, scalloped leaves. The lovely chartreuse flowers are good for cutting. This common plant hails from exotic locales: the eastern Carpathians, Turkey and the Caucasus.

Common Name:  Thriller Lady's Mantle

Family:  Rosaceae (The Rose Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Part Sun Part Shade Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Wet meadows and streamsides

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: