What is Ladys Mantle?
Lady’s mantle is a perennial of the genus, Alchemilla, and the family Rosaceae. A perennial is a plant that lives at least two or three seasons rather than just one. The ruffled edges and the soft hairs of the leaves reminded the sixteenth century botanist, James Bock, of the then popular type of women’s stylish cape called a mantle. He actually named the plant Our Lady’s Mantle after the Virgin Mary, but over time the name became shortened to Lady’s mantle. Lady’s mantle grows about 12 inches (30.48 cm) high on average, but may grow up to 3 feet (0.9144 m) tall. The flowers are yellow-green or chartreuse, and are clusters of small blossoms. They are very attractive in bouquets. The airy, clustered effect of the tiny Lady’s mantle flowers is much like baby’s breath — a white clustered plant that is also used in many bouquets and flower arrangements. Lady’s mantle, with its bright yellow green color makes a striking, textured background to brightly colored flowers. The use of Lady’s ma
