Appalachian Barren Strawberry, Barren Strawberry, Geum fragarioides
A low-growing, strawberry-like plant, Waldsteinia fragarioides (Barren Strawberry) is a carefree, evergreen perennial forming basal rosettes of glossy, trifoliate leaves with wedge-shaped, toothed leaflets. From mid-spring to early summer, it bears a profusion of small, 5-petaled, bright yellow flowers, 1/2 in. across (1 cm), adorned with a bouquet of golden stamens. They are followed by a crop of tiny, inedible berries. Native to eastern North America, Barren Strawberry spreads slowly by short surface runners and is primarily grown as a ground cover. It forms a lovely mat particularly useful for edging or filling in areas along a path. Barren Strawberry does best in northern climates with cool summers.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Waldsteinia fragarioides (Barren Strawberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Waldsteinia fragarioides (Barren Strawberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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