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COMFORTABLE in almost any situation, the hardy herbaceous perennial we call lady’s mantle thrives without attention or particular regard in so many of our gardens. As ground cover or border edging, it is probably the most reliable staple in the garden, its soft leaves and yellow flowers offering a foil to taller and grander blooms. It deserves greater appreciation, not least for its history and traditional reputation as a friend to the gentler sex.
Originally, the plant was known as Our Lady’s mantle, its curling leaves reminiscent of the folds in the Virgin Mary’s cloak. The way they retained pearly droplets of dew and