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California Native Plant

Fragaria vesca californica

Strawberry

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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.