Wikibooks: Horticulture/Alchemilla

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• Language: English
• Subjects: Subarctic
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Hortibox Lady s Mantles Image = Alchemilla alpina.JPG Binomial = Genus = Alchemilla Family = Rosaceae Variety = Type = Perennials Sun = Water = Soil = USDA Hardiness Zone = Sunset Zone = Propagation = Pruning season = Pruning tolerance = Forcing = Transplant = Pest issues = Disease issues = Bloom season = Fruit season = Sowing methods = Harvest = Storage = Weediness = Some species self seed freely Pollination = Insects Alchemilla is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the Rosaceae commonly known as Lady s mantle. There are about 300 species the majority native to cool temperate and subarctic regions of Europe and Asia but a few species are native to the mountains of Africa North America and South America. =Description= Rhizomatous ground covering plants with palmately veined usually lobed leaves. =Growing Conditions= Humus rich moist but well drained soils sun to part shade. =Species= Cultivated species include [[./Alchemilla alpina/]] [[./Alchemilla conjuncta/]] [[./Alchemilla ellenbeckii/]] [[./Alchemilla erythropoda/]] [[./Alchemilla faeroensis/]] [[./Alchemilla fulgens/]] [[./Alchemilla mollis/]] [[./Alchemilla xanthochlora/]] =Uses= Prinarily grown as ground covers or container plants but also grown for cut flowers and herbal gardens. Some species are also adapted to rock gardens. Uses in herbalism include a leaf decoction is used to treat sore eyes sore skin and also to staunch bleeding. An infusion is used to regulate periods. =Maintenance= Cut back flowers to encourage further blooming. Can be cut back to the ground in midsummer to spur new foliar growth. =Propagation= Division or seed. =Pests and Diseases= [[./Powdery Mildew/]] [[./Leaf Spots/]] [[./Caterpillars/]] [[./Pavonia pavonia/]] [[./Pyrgus malvae/]] [[ SUBPAGENAME }} [[ SUBPAGENAME ]]