Alchemilla (Rosaceae)

Alchemilla from the Arabic alkemelych passed into the Latin akhymía, to indicate that the plant was used by alchemists.

Typical of mountainous areas, Alchemilla Mollis, an easy-to-grow plant

The genus includes perennial, rustic grasses, typical of mountainous regions that have flowers in corymbs or umbrella-like peaks, of a greenish-yellow color; their low height makes them suitable for rock gardens in cool climates. Alchemillavulgaris, usually not grown in Italy, is a spontaneous plant, very common, and is commonly called "star grass".

Cultivated species of Alchemilla:

A. Alpina (cm 15), elegant gray-green foliage on the upper page, silver in the lower one, pale green-yellow flowers, grows well in the crevasses between the rocks, also in Italy; Alchemilla Mollis (cm 30), with lobed-toothed tomentose leaves and greenish-yellow flowers, tends to be intrusive, but it serves well as covering the ground especially in shady locations.

Cultivation:

excellent drainage is essential for the Alchemilla to prosper; for the rest, any good soil will be to their liking; naturally, being mountain plants, they can not stand warm and sunny climates. The simplest method of multiplication consists of the division of tufts in spring or autumn; However, they can also be propagated by means of the seeds that are abundantly produced.