Fragaria vesca
$6.50 – $8.30
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Woodland strawberry
Woodland Strawberry, also known as Wild Strawberry, is a native perennial strawberry that grows less than 1 ft. tall and can spread quickly to 3 ft. wide with its spreading rhizomes (underground) and stolons (above ground runners).
This species has lighter green leaves than the native Beach Strawberry. Its precious white flowers bloom throughout the spring and produce strawberries that are smaller but more flavorful than the kind you find in the grocery store.
Makes an excellent ground cover because of its fast spreading and low growing habit! Great for shaded areas and does particularly well planted under oaks.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Ecological Value | Woodland strawberry is used by a variety of small mammals and birds for cover and food. Host plant for butterfly larvae. |
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Container | 4"-O, 4", 4"-n |
Historical Uses | Cultivated and eaten fresh by many groups of Native Americans. |
Distribution | This plant is found in the forests of temperate zones across the Northern Hemisphere. |
Elevation | Between 98 and 6561 feet |
Habitat | Dry to moist open woods, streambanks, and meadows |