Perennials

Alchemilla faeroensis var. pumila

Dwarf Faroese lady’s mantle

Dwarf lady’s mantle showing its rounded leaves and fresh flower clusters. Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net / CC BY-SA 3.0.

A miniature, clump-forming lady’s mantle from the Faroe Islands, with delicate foliage and small yellow-green flowers. Useful in troughs, rock gardens and the front of a border. Keep clear of larger plants that could smother it.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 2–4 in. tall × 2–4 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well drained
Bloom: Yellow green; summer.

Sizes & prices

6"$11.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil.

Growing & care

Hardiness: RHS H7 (UK rating below −20°C); no cultivar-specific USDA zone established.
Maintenance: Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.

Sources & photo credits

Ballyrobert Gardens

Staudengärtnerei Gaissmayer

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net / CC BY-SA 3.0; resized and converted to WebP · CC BY-SA 3.0

Image notes: Dwarf lady’s mantle showing its rounded leaves and fresh flower clusters. Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net / CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.