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Waldsteinia fragarioides

Also Known As

Waldesteinia fragaroides
Barren Strawberry

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Waldsteinia fragarioides plant details

Waldsteinia fragarioides is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Waldsteinia fragarioides

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Waldsteinia fragarioides

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Yellow flowers. Evergreen foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Great native groundcover with strawberry like foliage and bright yellow flowers in early Spring. Full sun to part shade, no special requirements. Quick to establish with a tight mat that defies weeds, but by no means invasive or difficult to control.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

One tough little native ground cover! Deer resistant and drought tolerant, Waldsteinia has evergreen strawberry like foliage , with multiple bright yellow single rose flowers in spring. Spreads by stolons and seems to thrive in many different soil types. grows 3" tall…and spreads.