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Woodland Strawberry

Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica

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Overview

The Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria vesca ssp. californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9. It boasts delicate white flowers and luscious red berries, approximately 0.5-1 inch in diameter. With a height of about 6 inches and a spread of up to 12 inches, it forms a lush, low ground cover. Preferring partial shade, this hardy plant endows gardens with edible fruit and year-round interest. Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and, image 33
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9; allowing it to snugly, image 52Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — with a slightly wider spread of 12 to 18 inchesWoodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — ground cover / perennial with white bloomsWoodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Preferring partial shade, this hardy plant endows gardens with edible fruit and year-round, image 55Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9; allowing it to snugly nestle into smallWoodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — and can act as an effective erosion control agent on slopes; the Woodland Strawberry is, image 71+108

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and, image 33
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9; allowing it to snugly, image 52
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — with a slightly wider spread of 12 to 18 inches
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Preferring partial shade, this hardy plant endows gardens with edible fruit and year-round, image 55
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9; allowing it to snugly nestle into small
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — and can act as an effective erosion control agent on slopes; the Woodland Strawberry is, image 71
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, scientifically known as Fragaria vesca ssp; and can act as an, image 57
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — yet exceedingly flavorful; californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9, image 115
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — green backdrop from which the dainty white flowers emerge in spring; drought-resistant once, image 89
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — the Woodland Strawberry typically reaches a modest height of 6 to 12 inches; with a slightly wider
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — yet exceedingly flavorful; californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9, image 90
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings; green backdrop from which the dainty white, image 56
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — the Woodland Strawberry typically reaches a modest height of 6 to 12 inches; with a, image 59
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade; when incorporating this ground jewel, image 100
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — With a height of about 6 inches and a spread of up to 12 inches, it forms a lush, low, image 104
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — yet exceedingly flavorful
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — When incorporating this ground jewel into your design
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — including birds and butterflies; the fruit appeals not only to the human palate but also attracts local
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; yet exceedingly flavorful
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — It boasts delicate white flowers and luscious red berries, approximately 0.5-1 inch in, image 103
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The fruit appeals not only to the human palate but also attracts local wildlife; the, image 91
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — allowing it to snugly nestle into small garden spaces or serve as an attractive groundcover
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — including birds and butterflies
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