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great sanicle

Alchemilla vulgaris L. agg.

Genus: Alchemilla
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: lion's paw, bear's foot, duck's foot [2], lady's mantle [3], lion's foot [2]

About this plant

A clumping, deciduous perennial forming mounds of foliage to 60cm tall and wide. Leaves are rounded to kidney-shaped, lobed and have serrated margins. Clusters of tiny, yellow-green flowers are borne on short stems from summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture; suitable for sun or partial shade

Pruning

Once the flowers and foliage become untidy from late summer onwards, shear off and new foliage will appear

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or by division in early spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseIndoorOutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years