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 6–10Climate Mediterranean

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria vesca ssp

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The fruit appeals not only to the human palate but also attracts local wildlife

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — including birds and butterflies

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — making it versatile for various garden settings.<br><br>Delicate

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — adding an interactive component to your garden.<br><br>Beyond its ornamental and gustatory offerings

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — the Woodland Strawberry is low-maintenance

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — drought-resistant once established

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — allowing it to snugly nestle into small garden spaces or serve as an attractive, image 61

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The fruit appeals not only to the human palate but also attracts local wildlife

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — including birds and butterflies

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — making it versatile for various garden settings.<br><br>Delicate

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — adding an interactive component to your garden.<br><br>Beyond its ornamental and gustatory offerings

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — the Woodland Strawberry is low-maintenance

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — drought-resistant once established

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — and can act as an effective erosion control agent on slopes

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — When incorporating this ground jewel into your design

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — white flowers in the garden

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) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms

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 for full or half or shade

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria vesca ssp; with a height of about 6 inches and a spread of up to 12

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — the Woodland Strawberry typically reaches a modest height of 6 to 12 inches

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and practical

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, scientifically known as Fragaria vesca ssp

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings

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) — It boasts delicate white flowers and luscious red berries, approximately 0.5-1 inch in diameter; adding

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 29

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Preferring partial shade, this hardy plant endows gardens with edible fruit and year-round, image 30

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings; green backdrop from which the dainty white flowers emerge

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