Week 14 | Alchemilla 'Thriller' | 2 Pack

2 Starter Plants | Plug size: 32-cell root tutor (these are big starter plants!)

Ships Week 14 (Week of April 6)

Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’ (Lady Mantle) – Old-fashioned charm, fresh-cut filler game.

Thriller isn’t just a name — it’s what this Alchemilla mollis brings to the party. With soft, fuzzy, fan-shaped leaves that cup raindrops like little jewels and clouds of dainty chartreuse blooms, it’s a perennial filler superstar. Bonus? It blooms at the same time as peonies, and if you’ve ever paired them, you know it’s a match made in bouquet heaven.

Vernalized + ready to roll:
Our vernalized perennials are grown in deep 32-cell Root Tutor trays, with chunky root systems built up over winter. That means faster establishment and a head start on flowering. When they arrive in spring, expect dormancy vibes (yellowing or sleeping) — totally normal. They’re just waiting for your soil and a little sunshine.

This variety, ‘Thriller’, ups the ante with larger leaves, a more upright habit, and extra bloom power compared to the standard Lady Mantle. It’s just as at home softening up a cutting garden as it is edging a border.

Why it earns its place in every perennial lineup:

• Chartreuse blooms that complement everything

• Bloom time syncs with peonies (a florist’s dream)

• Fuzzy, fan-shaped foliage collects dew like it’s showing off

• Excellent as a fresh or dried cut flower

• Tough, moisture-tolerant, and performs even in crummy soil

• Timeless, textural, and quietly showy

About these plugs:
These aren’t baby seedlings — they’re vernalized perennials grown in a 32-cell Root Tutor tray. That means deep plugs with big root systems, started the summer before, chilled over winter, and ready to jump into production the moment they hit your soil.

Heads up: When these show up in spring, they may look yellowed or even dead. They’re not. They’re dormant or just waking up, exactly like your other perennials. Plant them and stand back.

Spacing tip: Plant with a little room (based on growth habit) if you want a quick-spreading groundcover effect in the first season.

Bottom line:
Lady Mantle ‘Thriller’ is a timeless, texture-packed filler that plays well with just about everything — especially peonies. Whether you're designing dreamy bouquets or building up your perennial beds, this one’s a no-brainer.