Photo Credit:
Whitefish Dunes Wisc photo by J Mayer
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)
Small white blossoms open on this low-growing leafy plant. Wild strawberry filled in well in the first year from plug material, as plants spread with runners throughout the growing season. It bloomed in the second half of May. The plant bears small strawberries in June that are edible.
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture: Moist
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Height: 0.5-1' tall
Bloom Time: April-May
Color: White
Deer Resistant: Yes
Uses: Naturalization, Pollinators, Groundcover, Edible Fruit, Rain garden, Fall Color
USDA Plant Profile
