Velvet Lady's-mantle
NameVelvet Lady's-mantle
Species NameAlchemilla mollis
Common NameVelvet Lady's-mantle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnone
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive fan-shaped, pleated leaves that are known for collecting dew drops, giving them a shimmering appearance.
Description
This specimen of Velvet Lady's-mantle is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its distinctive fan-shaped, pleated leaves with serrated margins. It displays clusters of small, chartreuse-yellow flowers. While not a traditional bonsai species, its natural growth habit from the base is generally upright.
