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Fragaria vesca (Wild Strawberry)

Wild Strawberry, Alpine Strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa Fraise des Bois, Fraise Des Bois, Wood Strawberry

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Fragaria vesca, Wild Strawberry, Alpine Strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa Fraise des Bois, Fraise Des Bois, Wood Strawberry, evergreen shrub, Strawberries, Red Fruit, White flowers
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A diminutive cousin of the garden strawberries, Fragaria vesca (Wild Strawberry) is a stoloniferous, spreading perennial forming rosettes of tri-foliate, coarsely-toothed, bright green leaves. It bears a profusion of small, 5-petaled white flowers adorned with yellow centers in late spring and summer. They are followed by a crop of tiny, bright red, fragrant, and delicious strawberries over a long summer season. Flowers and fruit are usually simultaneously present on the plant. This species has good disease resistance. Compact, it is a lovely choice as an edging for flower or herb beds. A strawberry patch is ravishing with its small mounds of fresh, green, pleated leaves that hide dangling, ruby-red fruits begging to be picked and enjoyed!

  • Grows up to 3-9 in. tall (7-22 cm) and 9-12 in. wide (22-30 cm). This plant will spread by runners and may self-seed if its fruit is not harvested.
  • A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. In hot climates, plant in a location that receives protection from the afternoon sun. Tolerates full shade, but best fruit production occurs in brighter exposures. Can be grown in a wide range of soils but thrives in alkaline soils.
  • Great for the edge of informal borders, as a ground cover, or for container cultivation.
  • 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.
  • Remove excess runners.
  • Propagation: remove and transplant runners. Propagate by seed sow at 13-18°C in spring
  • Native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H2
Plant Type Fruits, Perennials
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Fragaria
Common names Alpine Strawberry, Strawberry, Wild Strawberry
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late),
Height 3" - 9" (8cm - 23cm)
Spread 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Native Plants United Kingdom
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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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 chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

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Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ (Siberian Bugloss)
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H2
Plant Type Fruits, Perennials
Plant Family Rosaceae
Genus Fragaria
Common names Alpine Strawberry, Strawberry, Wild Strawberry
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late),
Height 3" - 9" (8cm - 23cm)
Spread 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Native Plants United Kingdom
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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