Alchemilla 'Auslese'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking elegant, moisture-loving groundcover.
Alchemilla 'Auslese', or Lady's mantle, is a delightful perennial known for its velvety, gray-green leaves that beautifully catch water droplets, creating a glistening effect. From late spring through summer, it produces billowy clouds of lime-green to yellow flowers, attracting butterflies. This versatile plant, reaching about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide, is ideal for edging, filling beds, or as a groundcover. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, loamy soil, requiring medium watering.
$25.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-41%
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SKU
27937
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking visual interest in shaded areas
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance groundcover
- Floral designers needing reliable, airy bouquet fillers
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting to avoid frequent weeding and maintenance
- Residents in hot, humid climates prone to plant stress
- Minimalists looking for plants that stay tidy year-round
Performance breakdown
Foliage aesthetic
Velvety leaves create a stunning, glistening effect with morning dew.
Pollinator appeal
Billowy lime-green blooms act as a magnet for local butterflies.
Design versatility
Uniform growth makes it perfect for edging or container arrangements.
Hardiness range
Reliable performance across a wide spectrum of climate zones.
Maintenance ease
Low-fuss perennial that thrives with standard watering and soil conditions.
Growth habit
Clumping nature keeps garden beds tidy without aggressive spreading.
Key Specs
SKU
27937
Genus
Alchemilla
Species
mollis
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
12 in
Mature Width
18 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Features
- Velvety leaves hold water droplets.
- Flowers attract butterflies.
- Uniform habit for reliable design.
- Versatile for borders and beds.
- Tolerates sun and partial shade.
- Provides season-long foliage interest.
- Clumping growth habit.
- Suitable for containers.
What customers say
Alchemilla 'Auslese' consistently earns praise for its exceptional quality and reliability. Customers report plants arrive robust and healthy, establishing quickly and thriving reliably across various garden conditions. This Lady's Mantle variety is celebrated for its vigorous growth and beautiful, dew catching foliage, making it a dependable groundcover. While the initial cost may be higher, the plant's long term performance and ease of care offer strong perceived value, solidifying its reputation as a worthwhile addition for gardeners seeking dependable beauty and resilience.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a mature width of 18 inches, you should space them approximately 15 to 18 inches apart if you want them to eventually touch and form a continuous groundcover.
This perennial is hardy in zones 3 through 8, meaning it is quite cold-tolerant and can withstand freezing temperatures throughout most of the United States.
Yes, its clumping habit makes it well-suited for containers. Just ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes, as this plant prefers well-drained soil and does not like to sit in standing water.
It is quite versatile and will perform well in both full sun and partial shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help protect the foliage from scorching.
Once the lime-green flowers begin to look spent, you can shear the plant back to encourage a fresh flush of foliage. This helps maintain its tidy, uniform appearance throughout the remainder of the season.
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