woodland strawberry
Fragaria vesca
Description:
Great, rapidly spreading native groundcover for shade; bright white flowers are followed by tiny flavorful strawberry fruits; attracts native bees and other beneficial insects.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Perennial
Height:
6 in
Width:
1 ft but spreads with time
Flower Color:
White
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hoverflies
Song Birds
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Shade (less than 1 hour of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Reduce irrigation to control spread.
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