Ladys Mantle - Thriller
The Lady's Mantle Thriller, 'Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller', has billowing heads of soft yellow-green star-shaped flowers that are highly prized as a long lasting cut flower. The Lady's Mantle has a place in every garden. After a rain, attractive foliage holds droplets of water which glisten in the sun. The flowers are star-shaped, 1/8 inch across, and held high above the foliage. They bloom in mid summer for 6 to 10 weeks. . The Thriller prefers full sun except in areas that have very hot summer days. In those areas, light shade is recommended. Place the Lady's Mantle in moist, well drained soils with plenty of organic material. Plant in the spring, 2 weeks before average last frost date. or late summer /early fall 2 months before first frost. The Thriller makes an excellent cut or dried flower and is great for edging in front of tall perennials. ... more info
Monkshood The Monkshood, 'Aconitum napellus', is a wonderfully different perennial for your shade garden. Monkshood perform best in shade under trees or on the east or north side of a house. They bloom from late summer into early fall. Monkshood prefers shady locations. Plant in late fall or early spring.
