This selection has small, densely arranged dark green leaves. Give full to part sun on the coast, or shade inland. It requires little water on the coast once established and spreads by above ground stems (stolons). Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Fragaria chiloensis 'Chaval' Common Name Chaval Beach Strawberry Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Inland-Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, February Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width .5ft. x 8ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Prostrate, Spreading, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Ocean beaches, coastal grassland; below 650' Specialty Features Songbirds Container Plant Pollinators Parkways Groundcover Edible
