Alexandra Wild Strawberry

Scientific Name: Fragaria vesca 'Alexandra'

Also Known As

Fragaria vesca 'Alexander's Red'
Fragaria vesca var. semperflorens 'Alexandria'
Alexander's Red Woodland Strawberry
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry
Fraise du Bois
Wood Strawberry

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Alexandra Wild Strawberry plant details

Alexandra Wild Strawberry is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alexandra Wild Strawberry

Plant type: perennial groundcover fruit / vegetable
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alexandra Wild Strawberry

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A sweet and juicily-berried selection, this mounding but not spreading dwarf strawberry is as ornamental as it is useful, producing its pretty white flowers and small fruits ?unendingly? during summer. S-PSh/M/Neutral

By: Forestfarm

Wood strawberry or fraise du bois; no runners

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Alexandria produces dainty, dark red berries that are fragrant, delectable and antioxidant-rich. A productive variety that makes neat clumps of shiny green foliage, perfect for edging raised garden beds or growing in containers. Produces fruit in spring and sporadically all summer to early fall. Self sows.

By: Select Seeds

Spreading perennial bearing glossy, rich green foliage and white spring and summertime flowers. Sweet, small red fruits follow the flowers and appeal to birds and humans alike. Plants grow to 10" tall and grow best in full sun with moderate water. Hardy to 0 °F.