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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

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) — spreading up to 2 feet wide; this perennial groundcover thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9, image 56

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — the Coastal Strawberry is both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it requires full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; white flowers in, image 58

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — spreading up to 2 feet wide; this perennial groundcover thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — this groundcover prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Ideal for ground cover, it's drought-tolerant once established, image 86

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — commonly referred to as the Coastal Strawberry; ground cover / perennial with white blooms, image 89

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — this perennial groundcover thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9; this groundcover prefers full sun to partial

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — they are flavorful and aromatic

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — These leaves grow on stems that form a dense mat; adding ecosystem value to coastal-inspired designs

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; when incorporating this plant into a landscape

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — This seaside native attracts pollinators while resisting deer; trifoliate leaves which span about 2 to 3, image 87

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — presents a delightful addition to any garden with its lush emerald foliage and charming white blossoms, image 63

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — This seaside native attracts pollinators while resisting deer; trifoliate leaves which span about 2 to 3, image 60

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — These leaves grow on stems that form a dense mat; adding ecosystem value to coastal-inspired designs, image 67

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — It tolerates maritime exposure and sandy soils, making it an ideal selection for coastal landscapes; presents a

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — white flowers in the garden

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Ideal for ground cover, it's drought-tolerant once established

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — this groundcover prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil; spreading up to 2, image 74

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it requires full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — the Coastal Strawberry is both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant; the Fragaria chiloensis produces edible

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Prized for its glossy foliage and white blooms, it yields edible red berries; they are flavorful and, image 84

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — Ideal for ground cover, it's drought-tolerant once established, image 59

Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; when incorporating this plant into a landscape, image 81

Photographs by 11 contributors

Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Katharva, CC BY 3.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Jbee flower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Sdicke, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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