Coast Strawberry

Fragaria chiloensis

leaves of three and creamy white 5-petalled flowers with yellow centers

Dark green, glossy, evergreen groundcover with showy little white flowers. Tiny red fruits have concentrated strawberry flavor. Spreads from stolons.

Plant Description

A dark green, glossy, evergreen groundcover with showy little white flowers. Tiny red fruits have concentrated strawberry flavor that are appreciated by birds, people and slugs. This plant spreads from stolons and turns red in autumn color. A good option for a green roof or a low-growing groundcover.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Groundcover
Habitats	Balds Bluffs Grasslands Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist Sandy soil Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Deer resistant Evergreen Good for rock garden Good groundcover Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	up to 6"