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Mountain Strawberry

Fragaria virginiana

five-petalled white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves, low growing.

Photo Credit: Sevenoaks Native Nursery

red strawberries peek out from among groups of three leaves in triangular arrangement.

Photo Credit: Sevenoaks Native Nursery

Mountain strawberry is a pretty groundcover with low growing leaves in groupings of three, creeping red runners, and red strawberries.

Photo Credit: Sevenoaks Native Nursery

Plant Description

Deciduous to evergreen perennial groundcover that sends out runners. Leaflets are bluish green. White to pale pink flowers bloom from late spring to late summer and yield tasty fruit.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Groundcover
Habitats	Oak savannas Oak woodlands Upland prairies Wet prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist Rocky or gravelly soil Sandy soil
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Deer resistant Good groundcover Ornamental Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	2-4"

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