Garden Strawberry

Fragaria x ananassa, Rosaceae

Zones

3–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SpinachSpinacia oleracea

Unknown

Fuji AppleMalus domestica Fuji

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

FilbertCorylus maxima

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

AlmondPrunus dulcis

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Bartlett PearPyrus communis Bartlett

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Beaked HazelnutCorylus cornuta

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Sour CherryPrunus cerasus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Golden Delicious AppleMalus domestica Golden Delicious

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

NectarinePrunus persica var. nucipersica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Stanley PlumPrunus domestica Stanley

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

KaleBrassica oleracea var. sabellica

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Black MustardBrassica nigra

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Sand CherryPrunus pumila

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Common ThymeThymus vulgaris

Pest Deterrent

BorageBorago officinalis

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Black AlderAlnus glutinosa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Asian PearPyrus pyrifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

CrabappleMalus sylvestris

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Beach PlumPrunus maritima

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

CarrotDaucus carota var. sativus

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata

Brassicas stunt strawberry growth

KohlrabiBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Brassica residues in soil can inhibit strawberry growth through allelopathic compounds including glucosinolates

CauliflowerBrassica oleracea var. botrytis

Brassica crop residues release allelopathic compounds that can suppress strawberry establishment and growth

Gai ChoyBrassica juncea var. integrifolia

Mustard greens release allelopathic compounds that can inhibit strawberry growth when grown in succession

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Garden Strawberry grow in?

Garden Strawberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Garden Strawberry?

Good companions for Garden Strawberry include Spinach, Fuji Apple, Filbert, Almond, Bartlett Pear.

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