Fragaria vesca californica
Strawberry
Description
This ground cover has medium-sized green leaves with elegant white flowers and very tasty red berries.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.