Japanese Wild Strawberry
Scientific Name: Fragaria nipponica
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-24"
planting zones
Japanese Wild Strawberry plant details
Japanese Wild Strawberry is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Japanese Wild Strawberry
- Plant type: perennial groundcover fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Japanese Wild Strawberry
- USDA Zones:
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Japanese Wild Strawberry plant
How to Grow Japanese Wild Strawberry
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-4"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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