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 | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Midwest, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky |
| 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 | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Midwest, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky |
| 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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