Strawberry

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A charming and hardy native groundcover, Fragaria virginiana is the original North American strawberry. Low-growing, quick to spread, and beloved by pollinators, birds, and people alike. Its dainty white flowers bloom in spring, followed by small, intensely flavorful red berries in early summer. This perennial forms dense mats that help stabilize soil and suppress weeds, making it ideal for edible landscapes, permaculture plantings, or naturalized borders. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soils, including poor or rocky sites. Details: Height: 4–6 inches Spread: Rapid via runners Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Well-drained; tolerant of lean soils Bloom time: Spring Edible fruit: Early summer Ecological value: Host plant for butterflies, supports native bees, fruit for wildlife Zones: 3–8 Show more