Fragaria virginiana
Common name: Wild Strawberry
Wild Strawberries will grow pretty much anywhere- just make sure you are looking to fill in some space! It is an excellent ground cover with attractive foliage and abundant flowers. Although slightly smaller and a bit less sweet than typical market strawberries, the fruit of this plant is still quite delicious. Extra watering during active growing periods in spring and early summer will increase chances of fruit set. The flowers attract a wide range of butterflies, moths, bees and other pollinators, and the fruit is a food source for many birds, squirrels, rabbits, and even turtles!
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Durable Near High Traffic Areas, Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Ground cover, Colonizing / Spreading, Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 8 Inches
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 10 Inches
- Max width
- 6 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit