Overview
Alchemilla epipsila is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Alchemilla, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Alchemilla epipsila grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildflower meadow, underplanting of roses and shrubs, banks and slopes, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and garden edging. It is native to Transcaucasus.
About
Alchemilla epipsila, known as sparsely-foliated Lady's mantle, is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Rosaceae family. Like other Alchemilla species, it is deciduous and typically grows to between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height and spread over 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is suitable for all garden aspects and exposures, with its season of interest in summer.
About the genus
Alchemilla is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Rosaceae, with the common name lady's mantle applied generically as well as specifically to Alchemilla mollis when referred to as a garden plant. The plant used as a herbal tea or for medicinal usage such as gynaecological disorders is Alchemilla xanthochlora or in Middle Europe the so-called common lady's mantle Alchemilla vulgaris. There are about 700 species, the majority native to cool temperate and subarctic regions of Europe and Asia, with a few species native to the mountains of Africa and the Americas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alchemilla
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Alchemilla epipsila size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
- Native to
- Transcaucasus
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alchemilla epipsila
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alchemilla epipsila?
Alchemilla epipsila prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Alchemilla epipsila need?
Alchemilla epipsila is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Alchemilla epipsila grow?
Alchemilla epipsila reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Alchemilla epipsila hardy in the UK?
Alchemilla epipsila has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Alchemilla epipsila?
Seed, Division.
