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Waldsteinia fragaroides

Barren Strawberry (Appalachian Barren Strawberry)

Saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers form over evergreen, strawberry-like, dark green to bronzy leaves.

  • »  AKA Geum fragaroides
  • »  Mat-forming, rhizomatous perennial
  • »  Dark green to bronze, strawberry-like leaves
  • »  Saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers
  • »  Evergreen foliage
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring to summer

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:5-10 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Waldsteinia fragaroides

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Waldsteinia fragaroides

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial to full shade, however, it will grow in a dry, shady location. Dislikes heat and humidity.