Wild Strawberry
Fragaria virginiana
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Wild Strawberry is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 6 in and blooms in early spring, mid spring, and early summer with white flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium
- Height
- 6 in
- Spread
- Spreading by runners
- Bloom Time
- Early Spring, Early Summer, Mid Spring
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Groundcover; edible native garden; bird garden; front border; lawn alternative
- Wildlife Value
- Several small butterflies and moths; nectar/pollen resource
Wild Strawberry grows best in full sun or part shade with medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 6 in tall and Spreading by runners wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Several small butterflies and moths; nectar/pollen resource. It is well suited to Groundcover, edible native garden, bird garden, front border, lawn alternative.
Good to know: Edible fruit; red fall color; spreads by runners.