{"product_id":"seeds-ladys-mantle","title":"Seeds Lady's Mantle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eLady’s Mantle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e(Alchemilla vulgaris)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eLady’s Mantle is a graceful, low-growing perennial herb known for its soft, scalloped leaves that catch and hold morning dew like tiny jewels. Long valued in traditional European herbalism and cottage gardens, it forms a lush ground layer with airy sprays of chartreuse flowers in early summer. Both ornamental and medicinal, it integrates beautifully into herb gardens and perennial borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eTraditional Women’s Herbal Ally\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eThe aerial parts (leaves and flowering tops) have been used in Western herbal traditions to support women’s reproductive health. Often prepared as a tea or tincture, it has been valued for menstrual balance and postpartum support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eSoft Groundcover with Dew-Catching Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eVelvety, fan-shaped leaves collect droplets of water, creating a distinctive visual effect in the garden. Forms a dense clump that suppresses weeds and provides an attractive living mulch in partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eAiry Chartreuse Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eSprays of small yellow-green flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer. Blooms are subtle but long-lasting and work well in naturalistic plantings and fresh-cut arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eIdeal for Partial Shade \u0026amp; Moist Soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eThrives in humus-rich, consistently moist soils and performs especially well along shaded pathways, woodland edges, and beneath fruit trees in cooler climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eAlchemilla vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe \u0026amp; Western Asia (widely naturalized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (cool climates) to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches (flower stalks up to 24 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green (chartreuse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eSow seeds in fall or cold stratify before spring planting for best germination. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Cut back flower stalks after bloom to encourage tidy regrowth and prevent excessive self-seeding. In permaculture systems, Lady’s Mantle fits well into the herbaceous layer beneath shrubs or fruit trees where partial shade and moisture are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eLady’s Mantle brings softness, subtle bloom, and traditional herbal value to perennial gardens and medicinal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Medicinals","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47789830013187,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/87FDA2DF-2EB2-4EC6-8838-AB3DE50A01C7.jpg?v=1773952711","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/seeds-ladys-mantle","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}