Perennial of the Rosaceae family, Alchemilla hoppeana is a species of the central and eastern Alps, growing on high-altitude calcareous lawns, fine scree, and exposed rocky slopes, at altitudes generally between 1500 and 2800 meters.
It is distinguished from other alpine lady's mantles by its leaves with shallow, rounded lobes, covered with a silky silvery pubescence on both sides, giving it a distinctly grayer and more lustrous appearance than that of Alchemilla alpina . The tuft is low, dense, 10-15 cm, with small yellow-green flowers characteristic of the genus.
Its affinity for calcareous substrates ecologically distinguishes it from the majority of alpine lady's mantles, which are generally acidophilic. In rock garden or dry slope gardening on limestone, it constitutes a discreet and suitable ground cover, with persistent silvery foliage of real ornamental interest.