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Coastal Strawberry

Fragaria chiloensis

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Overview

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is a low-growing perennial reaching 6-12 inches tall, spreading up to 2 feet wide. Prized for its glossy foliage and white blooms, it yields edible red berries. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it requires full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for ground cover, it's drought-tolerant once established. This seaside native attracts pollinators while resisting deer, adding ecosystem value to coastal-inspired designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type Ground cover, Perennial
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — These leaves grow on stems that form a dense mat
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is a low-growing perennial reaching 6-12 inches tall; thriving, image 55Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — adding ecosystem value to coastal-inspired designs; often used in culinary creations.<br><br>For optimal growthCoastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — trifoliate leaves which span about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; ground cover / perennial for full or half, image 66Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — the Fragaria chiloensis produces edibleCoastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — trifoliate leaves which span about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; ground cover / perennial for full or halfCoastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — the Fragaria chiloensis produces edible; coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is a low-growing, image 70+102

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Rosaceae

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Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — These leaves grow on stems that form a dense mat
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is a low-growing perennial reaching 6-12 inches tall; thriving, image 55
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — adding ecosystem value to coastal-inspired designs; often used in culinary creations.<br><br>For optimal growth
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — trifoliate leaves which span about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; ground cover / perennial for full or half, image 66
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — the Fragaria chiloensis produces edible
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — trifoliate leaves which span about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; ground cover / perennial for full or half
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — the Fragaria chiloensis produces edible; coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is a low-growing, image 70
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it requires full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; white flowers in the garden
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — often used in culinary creations.<br><br>For optimal growth; the Coastal Strawberry is both, image 73
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — contributing to its low-maintenance stature and suitability for various garden designs, image 77
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — It tolerates maritime exposure and sandy soils, making it an ideal selection for coastal landscapes
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Native to the Pacific Coast of North and South America; these leaves grow on stems that form a dense mat, image 64
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — reaching up to 8 inches in height and spreading effortlessly to widths of 12 to 24 inches
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — adding ecosystem value to coastal-inspired designs
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — spreading up to 2 feet wide; this perennial groundcover thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9, image 83
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — often used in culinary creations.<br><br>For optimal growth; the Coastal Strawberry is both drought-tolerant and
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; although smaller than commercial varieties at about 1 to 1.5, image 80
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — trifoliate leaves which span about 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is a low-growing perennial reaching 6-12 inches tall
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — composed of five petals each; it tolerates maritime exposure and sandy soils, making it an ideal selection for
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — commonly referred to as the Coastal Strawberry; ground cover / perennial with white blooms
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — composed of five petals each
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — this groundcover prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil; spreading up to 2 feet wide
Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is a low-growing perennial reaching 6-12 inches tall; thriving, image 82
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