Fragaria vesca

Wild Strawberry, European Wild Strawberry

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 2" to 6" / 5cm to 15cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
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