It looks really good spilling over the edge of a path, especially when in bloom. It could even be used in large containers. Alchemilla mollis Auslese just before blooming. The soft, mounding appearance of this plant contrasts nicely with vertical perennials such as iris, liatris, ferns, and salvia when in bloom and the boldly textured, soft-colored foliage looks great in combination with dark green or purple leaved plants, and with finer textured plants.
The cooling yellow-green or green-yellow of the flowers is a superb companion to almost all colors, but especially violet, blue, and pink. The blooming plants complement pink shrub roses nicely.
Seedlings are easily identifiable, as they have the same three-lobed leaves as the adult plants. Volunteers are easily weeded out or moved. It will take at least two years from seeding until plants bloom. Established clumps can be divided in spring or fall, although early spring is best. It has almost no pests and is not favored by deer. Flower buds. Ask Your Gardening Question. We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
Wondering if the LM is taking moisture or nutrients away from the Dogwood. Have you found out anything more about this? Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Lis says: January 11, at am. Erin The Impatient Gardener says: January 11, at am. Nanette Brawer says: January 11, at am.
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Barbara says: January 11, at am. Erin The Impatient Gardener says: January 11, at pm. Oh that sounds gorgeous! I would love that bouquet to be on my desk right now. Annelies says: January 11, at pm. Thanks for the lovely comment, Annelies! Linda from Each Little World says: January 11, at pm. Irene Kimball says: January 11, at pm. Lisa at Greenbow says: January 11, at pm.
Jamie Vance says: January 12, at pm. Cathy Scaife says: May 27, at am. Jill says: June 26, at pm. For more perennials to divide in autumn, check out this video with Carol Klein on dividing herbaceous perennials. Cut through the roots around the edge of the clump, then lever from the soil. Chop the clump into smaller pieces, each with roots and leaves attached.
Fork through and improve soil before planting each division. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots and plant at the same level that is was growing before.
After cutting back, give them a good feed, for example with a comfrey feed. This adaptable plant will grow in almost any position from dry shade to full sun, although in the latter it will need watering. In shade it looks wonderful paired with lacy ferns and velvety hostas. This plant will self-seed, which for many gardeners is a welcome addition. Cut down the flowering stems before they set seed if you want to keep it in check. The acid flowers are popular for cutting and can be used fresh or dried.
Photograph by Britt Willoughby Dyer.
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