Fragaria vesca ssp. californica

California Strawberry, Alpine Strawberry

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 2" to 4" / 5cm to 10cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, fragrant foliage, invasive