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

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) — californica, is a petite perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9; allowing it to snugly, image 77

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — drought-resistant once established; making it versatile for various garden, image 70

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) — With a height of about 6 inches and a spread of up to 12 inches, it forms a lush, low, image 79

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria vesca ssp; with a height of about 6 inches and a spread, image 76

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — When incorporating this ground jewel into your design; the Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria, image 72

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — It boasts delicate white flowers and luscious red berries, approximately 0.5-1 inch in, image 78

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — white flowers in the garden; californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering, image 73

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Preferring partial shade, this hardy plant endows gardens with edible fruit and year-round, image 80

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, scientifically known as Fragaria vesca ssp; and can act as an, image 82

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and, image 83

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings; green backdrop from which the dainty white, image 106

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — Preferring partial shade, this hardy plant endows gardens with edible fruit and year-round, image 105

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 114

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — trifoliate leaves create a lush, image 113

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — making it versatile for various garden settings.<br><br>Delicate; ideal for borders and, image 112

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — allowing it to snugly nestle into small garden spaces or serve as an attractive, image 111

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — with a slightly wider spread of 12 to 18 inches; including birds and butterflies, image 110

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — the Woodland Strawberry typically reaches a modest height of 6 to 12 inches; with a, image 109

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and, image 108

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, scientifically known as Fragaria vesca ssp; and can act as an, image 107

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) — It boasts delicate white flowers and luscious red berries, approximately 0.5-1 inch in, image 103

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