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Wood Strawberry | Fragaria vesca

May contain: leaf, plant, vegetation, berry, food, fruit, and produce
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
May contain: plant, pollen, flower, geranium, anemone, petal, anther, leaf, and rose
May contain: berry, food, fruit, plant, produce, strawberry, leaf, and potted plant
May contain: plant, potted plant, jar, planter, pottery, vase, herbal, herbs, leaf, and soil
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
May contain: leaf, plant, vegetation, berry, food, fruit, and produce
May contain: plant, pollen, flower, geranium, anemone, petal, anther, leaf, and rose
May contain: berry, food, fruit, plant, produce, strawberry, leaf, and potted plant
May contain: plant, potted plant, jar, planter, pottery, vase, herbal, herbs, leaf, and soil

Perennial groundcover with thick basal leaves on long stalks. In spring and early summer, the white to pink flowers are about 1.5″ wide and have a bright yellow center. The strawberries are small and delicious.

 

Plant Details

HabitatsOak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna, Riparian Forests, Wet Prairie
Habitat NotesWet prairie; Riparian Forest; Upland Prairie and Oak Savanna; Oak woodland; Woodland groundcover
Arboretums
Years Planted at Arboretums2012
Mature Height2-8”
Shade Preferencepart sun
Soil ToleranceOccurs under wide range of soil moisture conditions; does not tolerate extremely wet or extremely dry conditions.
Special UsesAttracts insects, bees and butterflies; Provides wildlife forage, cover and food; Ornamental