Wild Strawberry

Scientific Name: Fragaria virginiana

Plant type

perennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-72"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Wild Strawberry plant details

Wild Strawberry is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wild Strawberry

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 72 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wild Strawberry

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragaria virginiana, known as wild or Virginia strawberry, is native to BC and the rest of North America. It has attractive leaves comprised of three toothed leaflets, classic white flowers with yellow centres, and small, sweet, red, edible strawberry fruits. Use it as an edible ground cover. This species was crossed with F. chiloensis to create the modern strawberry, F. x ananassa. Photo: Wikipedia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The tastiest of wild strawberries! Small stalked white flowers bloom among trifoliate leaves in mid to late spring. The berries which appear in spring through early summer are considered to be the best tasting of wild strawberries. Fragaria virginiana is a ground-hugging plant that spreads by runners, forming patches in dry fields and woodland openings. Zones 3-9.