Fragaria vesca

woodland strawberry

Woodland or alpine strawberry is a charismatic, ever-bearing plant found naturalized in woodlands throughout the Northern Hemisphere. There are several subspecies, including F. vesca ssp. americana, though practiced field botanists are often the only ones positioned to tell the difference.

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Height: 2-5 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Edible
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Groundcover
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Rain Garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca from Native Plant Trust
woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca from Native Plant Trust
woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca from Native Plant Trust
woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca from Native Plant Trust
woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca from Native Plant Trust
woodland strawberry - Fragaria vesca from Native Plant Trust