Wild Strawberry, Alpine Strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa Fraise des Bois, Fraise Des Bois, Wood Strawberry
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!
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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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 |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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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 |
How many Fragaria vesca (Wild Strawberry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Fragaria vesca (Wild Strawberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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