Description
Lady's mantle is a mounding perennial ground cover hardy in zones 5 to 9. This plant is native to Europe, temperate Asia and North America with scalloped deep green leaves with a lovely aroma. The common name, lady's mantle, refers to the folkloric legend that this plant was used to adorn the Virgin Mary statue for its resemblance to her "leaf-shaped" cloak. It is also sometimes called a "dew cup" plant for the way the deep leaves collect water.
Spiritual and Magickal Usage:
- Lady's mantle is often added to spell workings and rituals to help women heal wounds of the past.
- Added this to incense to bring courage to women, especially for matters surrounding childbirth.
- This plant encourages healthy creativity.
- Collect morning dew from this plant to achieve the same effect as the plant itself when added to potions and other liquids.
- Use lady's mantle in spells and workings for love.
Herbal Uses:
- Lady's mantle contains astringents and tannins with many benefits, including wound healing in addition to aiding with skin problems such as rashes, acne, and lacerations.
- Added to a tea, it is said to help restore strength to the uterus after giving birth.
- Lady's mantle can be added to dream or sleep pillows to promote better sleep.
- An infusion of this plant can be used to remedy digestive problems by helping to relieve stomach ache and cramps.
Cultivation:
This plant prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun and moisture-rich soil. Sow in the fall or early spring. This is a light-dependent germinator, start in pots by barely covering the seeds with soil. Germination generally occurs in 15-22 days. When seedlings are sufficiently sized, move to your garden beds. Space these plants one to two feet apart.
All information is provided for educational purposes with no guarantee of results; please use all herbal products with care.
One packet of 50 Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) seeds. They are certified organically grown.
Additional Details
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- HH-LDYM
