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Names:
Lady's Mantle Flower,
Alchemilla.
 
Varieties:
Alchemilla mollis. 
 
Colors:
Chartreuse.
 
Scent:
None. 
 
 
Freshness:
The flowers have tight rosettes and strong color. 
 
Vase Life:
Approximately 7 days.
 
Availability:
The predominant season is sum­mer, but sometimes lady's mantle is available in late spring as well. 
 
Cost:
Moderately priced. 
 
Note:
The large leaves of alchemilla were said to resemble a lady's cloak, thus the informal name lady's mantle.The leaves collect dewdrops in the early morning, which were thought to have magical powers.
 
Arranging Tip:
Lady's mantle flower, with its light and airy texture, can be used as a light filler in loose arrangements or clumped together to fill in small gaps in tight arrangements, The bright green color adds a subtle accentto any arrange­ment. See also flower arranging tips, 8 and 12. 
 
Growing Tip:
Lady's mantle flower is wonderful to grow in the garden for its bright green flowers, and it also makes a fine ground cover after the flowers have faded. The large green leaves make a thick, lush carpet in the garden all summer and are a nice way to hide unattractive foliage from faded plants such as bulbs, etc. Lady's mantle is very easy to grow, needing little attention and tolerating full shade to partial sun, It is a reliable perennial, becoming stronger every year. The leaves collect and hold dewdrops in the morning, giving the garden a glistening effect.

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