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Strawberry

Fragaria X Ananassa

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Overview

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) is a low-growing perennial producing sweet, red fruits. This herbaceous plant has a spread of 12-24 inches, requiring full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. White flowers blossom in spring, yielding berries in early summer. Ideal for ground cover, borders, or containers. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it requires regular watering and mulching to maintain moisture and discourage weeds.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Ground cover, Perennial
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — To ensure optimum productivity and size; offering a prolonged season of interest and yield.<br><br>Strawberries demand

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Rosaceae

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Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — five-petalled flowers in spring; strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) is a perennial fruit-bearing plant renowned for its sweet
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — and delicious fruit make them a multi-dimensional choice for both aesthetic appeal and culinary gain
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; and delicious fruit make them a multi-dimensional choice for both aesthetic
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — with a spread of 12 to 24 inches
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — but not waterlogged soil is the goal
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) is a perennial fruit-bearing plant renowned for its sweet
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) is a low-growing perennial producing sweet, red fruits
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — requiring full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; loamy soil enriched with organic matter
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — white flowers in the garden; thriving with at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day, image 79
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — especially during fruit development - consistently moist
Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) — offering a prolonged season of interest and yield.<br><br>Strawberries demand well-drained; strawberry (Fragaria, image 70
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