lady’s mantle

An easy-care perennial, that has become popular for its foliage texture and color. It forms round mounds of velvety, medium green leaves, which catch and hold water drops that sparkle in the sun. The foliage is covered by sprays of tiny chartreuse flowers that make good cut flowers. Use it for a deer resistant edging plant or in shady container gardens. Makes a good substitute for yellow colored Coral Bells.

Plant in moist, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer after cutting back to encourage a shorter, fuller habit. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring or fall. May develop from seed.