Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)
Beach Strawberry, Sand Strawberry, Chilean Strawberry, Coastal Strawberry
Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry) is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial forming rosettes of shiny, slightly lobed, dark green leaves which take on a reddish tinge in the winter. From mid-spring to early summer, it bears a profusion of small, 5-petaled white flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm), adorned with 5 shorter, pointed green sepals and yellow centers. They are followed in mid to late summer by a crop of small, edible red fruits. This plant is easy to cultivate, and it will spread to form a dense ground cover. Useful as a lawn substitute (tolerates moderate foot traffic) or for stabilizing slopes and sand dunes. Beach Strawberry is one of the parent species of the cultivated strawberries.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 24-30 in. wide (60-75 cm). This plant spreads by runners to form large colonies over time.
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in well-drained soils. Some drought tolerance.
- Great as a ground cover. Excellent on slopes (erosion control).
- Strawberries are susceptible to some issues including anthracnose, leaf spots, rots, wilts, powdery mildew, and blights. Insect visitors include spider mites and aphids. Leaf scorch may occur in hot summer climates.
- Mow or trim plants hard in early spring.
- Propagation: remove and transplant runners.
- Native to the Pacific Coast from Alaska to California and the beaches and inland areas of coastal Chile.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Fruit, Perennials |
Plant Family | Fragaria - Strawberries |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Alaska, California, Midwest, Ohio, Northeast, New York, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Fruit, Perennials |
Plant Family | Fragaria - Strawberries |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Alaska, California, Midwest, Ohio, Northeast, New York, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Washington |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |