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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


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