Medieval alchemists (hence "Alchemilla") believed that the water droplets collected from the leaves of this plant to be the purest water and used it in their attempts to create gold from base metal
the plant is a very slow grower but worth the wait
Red margin on young foliage in early spring or late winter adds much-needed color
Native to Western North America
Plant in partial shade to full shade with well-drained soil to prevent crown rot
Sanicula [Haquetia] epipactis 'Thor', Dwarf Masterwort Size:.5 qt Medieval alchemists (hence "Alchemilla") believedEarly spring blooms, thoroughly variegated white and light green with yellow, domed centers, are a breath of fresh air in the shade garden. They bloom a bit before and during their tri lobed, deeply cut leaves emerge, also variegated, but at the margins. Together, they make an extremely unique, low, clump forming mound. Mature size: 8 inches tall and very slowly spreading by rhizomes. Minimum temperature: 20 F