Alchemilla vulgaris | Mrikape, Lady'S Mantle. Originated in … Norway | Various
Alchemilla vulgaris belongs to the plant family ROSACE and Genus Alchemilla This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Alchemilla vulgaris does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Alchemilla vulgaris so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Alchemilla vulgaris mrikape,lady's mantle is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The aerial parts of Alchemilla vulgaris have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Lady's-mantle is used in Norway for dyeing. Alchemilla vulgaris is known as mrikape in Norwegian.
Alchemilla vulgaris has herbal applications as a vulnerary, as an astringent, as an amenorrheic and as a liver tonic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The aerial parts and the root are used in herbal preparations.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
Alectoria sarmentosa | Hair-Moss, Hrlav. Originated in Norway | Various
Aletris farinosa | White Colic Root, Star Grass, True Unicorn Root | Various
Alkanna tinctoria | Alkanna, Alkanet, Dyer'S Bugloss. Originated in Greece | Various
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.