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Alchemilla are charming perennials with frothy lime-green summer flowers and pleated, apple-green foliage.
Alchemilla erythropoda is a smaller form of Alchemilla mollis. It forms neat mounds of mid-green leaves that take on a reddish tinge if grown in full sun. They are topped with sprays of lime-green flowers in late spring and early summer; they become flushed with bronze as they age.
Alchemilla erythropoda is ideal for growing at the front of the border, lining a path or beneath alliums or roses. Like all alchemillas, it self-seeds freely, into gravel or cracks between paving. If you want to avoid this, cut back the faded flowers promptly.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Cut back foliage hard in late summer to encourage a new flush of leaves and flowers.
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Alchemilla ‘Erythropoda’ and wildlife
Alchemilla ‘Erythropoda’ is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Alchemilla ‘Erythropoda’ poisonous?
Alchemilla ‘Erythropoda’ has no toxic effects reported.
