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Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Beach Strawberry, Sand Strawberry, Chilean Strawberry, Coastal Strawberry

Fragaria chiloensis,Beach Strawberry, Sand Strawberry, Chilean Strawberry, Coastal Strawberry, evergreen shrub, Strawberries, Red Fruit, White flowers

Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry) is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial forming rosettes of shiny, slightly lobed, dark green leaves that 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 small, edible red fruit crop. This plant is easy to cultivate and will spread to form a dense ground cover. Useful as a lawn substitute (tolerating 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 spot, 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.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Climate Zones 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Fruits, Perennials
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Fragaria
Common names Strawberry
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)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Native Plants United States, New York, California, Northeast, Midwest, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Ohio, Washington, Oregon
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers
Garden Styles Coastal Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Fragaria ‘Chandler’ (Junebearing Strawberry)
Fragaria × ananassa ‘Berried Treasure Pink’ (Everbearing Strawberry)
Fragaria × ananassa ‘Gasana’ (Everbearing Strawberry)
Fragaria × ananassa ‘Ruby Ann’ (Everbearing Strawberry)
Fragaria × ananassa ‘Tristan’ (Everbearing Strawberry)
Fragaria virginiana (Scarlet Strawberry)

Recommended Companion Plants

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)
Abronia latifolia (Yellow Sand Verbena)
Erigeron glaucus (Seaside Daisy)

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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 Fruits, Perennials
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Fragaria
Common names Strawberry
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)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Native Plants United States, New York, California, Northeast, Midwest, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Ohio, Washington, Oregon
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers
Garden Styles Coastal Garden
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