Alchemilla ellenbeckii

Common name(s): carpet lady's mantle

Description: perennial; low and spreading with mahogany red stems and small, lobed foliage. Small yellow flowers in summer. Well-adapted to creep between flagstones or stepping stones. Surprisingly cold hardy considering its origins.

Height: to 4 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental-as a low-maintenance groundcover

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Distribution: East and East Central Africa