Fragaria virginiana
Virginia Strawberry,
Wild Strawberry
Grown from seed
Herbaceous perennial; 6 inches tall
Ground-hugging, green leaflets of three with five-petaled flowers of white; small edible strawberries ripen in late spring to early summer
Due to its low growing nature, makes for a great ground cover or green mulch (suppress unwanted weeds, keep soil cool); can handle light foot traffic so a good option for garden borders and near pathways
Attracts various butterflies, moths, and bees including Andrena melanochroa, the Rose miner bee, a specialist pollinator; birds and small mammals eat the fruits
Host plant to the Grizzled Skipper & Gray Hairstreak
Can spread vigorously due to runners, seeds & rhizomes; a versatile grower—thrives in most soil & sun conditions
Virginia Strawberry,
Wild Strawberry
Grown from seed
Herbaceous perennial; 6 inches tall
Ground-hugging, green leaflets of three with five-petaled flowers of white; small edible strawberries ripen in late spring to early summer
Due to its low growing nature, makes for a great ground cover or green mulch (suppress unwanted weeds, keep soil cool); can handle light foot traffic so a good option for garden borders and near pathways
Attracts various butterflies, moths, and bees including Andrena melanochroa, the Rose miner bee, a specialist pollinator; birds and small mammals eat the fruits
Host plant to the Grizzled Skipper & Gray Hairstreak
Can spread vigorously due to runners, seeds & rhizomes; a versatile grower—thrives in most soil & sun conditions
Virginia Strawberry,
Wild Strawberry
Grown from seed
Herbaceous perennial; 6 inches tall
Ground-hugging, green leaflets of three with five-petaled flowers of white; small edible strawberries ripen in late spring to early summer
Due to its low growing nature, makes for a great ground cover or green mulch (suppress unwanted weeds, keep soil cool); can handle light foot traffic so a good option for garden borders and near pathways
Attracts various butterflies, moths, and bees including Andrena melanochroa, the Rose miner bee, a specialist pollinator; birds and small mammals eat the fruits
Host plant to the Grizzled Skipper & Gray Hairstreak
Can spread vigorously due to runners, seeds & rhizomes; a versatile grower—thrives in most soil & sun conditions
Details
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White, Yellow
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Spring to early Summer
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4-6”
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Dry, Medium, Wet
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Full, Partial, Shade
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Grizzled Skipper
Gray Hairstreak -
FACU - usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
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60 days of cold stratification