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Fragaria vesca
Woodland Strawberry (Wild Strawberry)
A woodland berry with small, white blooms with yellow centres and edible, bright red strawberries appear throughout the summer. New plants are formed indefinitely by the numerous runners which take root as they spread along the ground.
- » Habitats include fields, woodland borders, streambanks, and meadows
- » White flower petals surround yellow stamens
- » Flowers are followed by edible bright red fruit
- » Green foliage forms a bushy, trailing mound
- » Useful as a ground cover for erosion control
- » Bloom Time: Mid-spring to midsummer
- » Flower Size: 2 cm
Plug50
$7.88
9cm Potted
$8.75
- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:3
- Height:10-15 cm
- Spread:30-40 cm
- Bloom Color: White
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Spr-Sum |
Habit
| • | Trailing |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Fragaria vesca
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fragaria vesca
Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, partial shade or shade and is quite adaptable to drought conditions. This plant spreads by runners, which can be separated from the parent plant, to form new plants.