Wild Strawberry

Fragaria vesca, Rosaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Full Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chaste TreeVitex agnus-castus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Royal PoincianaDelonix regia

Shade ProvisionNitrogen Fixation

Red CloverTrifolium pratense

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

MimosaAlbizia julibrissin

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Japanese SnowbellStyrax japonicus

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

White CloverTrifolium repens

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Common LilacSyringa vulgaris

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Dwarf Korean LilacSyringa meyeri Palibin

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

RosemarySalvia rosmarinus

Rosemary deters slugs, snails, and aphids from strawberry plants through aromatic compounds

Scotch BroomCytisus scoparius

Scotch broom can inhibit strawberry growth through allelopathic compounds and light competition

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationFood

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Strawberry grow in?

Wild Strawberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

What are good companion plants for Wild Strawberry?

Good companions for Wild Strawberry include Chaste Tree, Royal Poinciana, Red Clover, Mimosa, Japanese Snowbell.

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