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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Alchemilla (al-kem-ILL-uh) (Info)
Species: alpina (AL-pin-a) (Info)

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

3 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral kbaumle On Sep 11, 2005, kbaumle from Northwest, OH
(Zone 5b) wrote:

I have to echo lupinelover. I lost mine to the drought this year, even though I tried to keep it watered. I love the look and I'm willing to try it again next year.

Positive Tammy On May 29, 2004, Tammy from Barto, PA
(Zone 6b) wrote:

I bought one plant a few years ago and put it in a bright shade area near a natural pond. Its quite moist most of the time. I've seen a few babies each year and welcomed most of them (and gave away those that landed in places I'd prefer to have something else growing). Its very cute with white edging around the small attractive leaves. The flowers are not particularly interesting.

Positive Karenn On Jul 31, 2003, Karenn from Mount Prospect, IL
(Zone 5a) wrote:

I find this variety absolutely charming! Yes, it can "make babies" but in a most refined (and localized!) way. I much prefer this to the full-sized variety (which I kicked out of my zone 4B/5A garden last year!). It flowers beautifully while maintaining it's attractive, compact appearance. I highly recommend this variety over any others!

Positive lupinelover On Sep 1, 2002, lupinelover from Grove City, OH
(Zone 6a) wrote:

A very dainty edition of the better known A. mollis. Very beautiful in a woodland garden, especially when set off by dwarf ferns. Unfortunately it does not survive severe drought.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Mount Prospect, Illinois
Barto, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Kalama, Washington
Spokane, Washington



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