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Alchemilla alpina
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Mat-forming, easy plant, dauwdruppels on leaves. The average size is 15 cm. The flower colour is yellow/green. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.4.5.2

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : For a sunny, moist, rocky soil, like mountainsides.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : To be planted in groups. Tolerate mild droughts.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Ground-cover plant. Does tolerate other plants well. Suited for a garden with many different plants.

Color : groengeel

Flowering period : may - june

Size approx. : 15 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 11

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : IJsland zomer 2011

Date taken : 15.08.2011

Family : Rosaceae


© first picture : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Franse Alpen

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Norway

© picture 4 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 5 : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : IJsland zomer 2011