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Yes! That is its calling card here, as well. We get lots of rain during our growing season, and when the sun comes out, the Lady's Mantle looks like it is covered in tiny crystals!
Phil, a friend pointed out another interesting characteristic of this plant. The new leaves open up accordian pleated like a fan. When slugs or other garden pests take bites out of these leaves, they open up with unique patterns!...I guess it's a form of slug art!
I'd never noticed that. Spose i just don't have a major slug problem, it's so dry here. We have quite a few snails - and the thrushes are working their way through them.
Perhaps you could have a nibble of one of the leaves yourself, Phil! Better look up the toxicity first! As I recall this plant has some supposed medicinal value for female complaints. I've read that the collected droplets that form on the leaf were used to relieve cramping, etc. I suppose a bit of nibbling and a bit of droplets could lead to a work of art and a more comfortable afternoon in those circumstances!
