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Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Fragarioides

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Overview

Waldsteinia fragarioides, known as Barren Strawberry, is a perennial ground cover, favored for its strawberry-like foliage and golden-yellow flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it flourishes in partial to full shade. This low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in width and a height of 3-6 inches, spreading through stolons. It's ideal for erosion control and tolerates a range of soils—perfect for understory textures in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Climate Temperate
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — is a perennial ground cover

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
4–8 Inches

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (136)

Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — Its non-invasive character makes it a considerate addition to any space; from early to late spring, image 122
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — integrating seamlessly with other shade-loving plants in a landscape design, image 123
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — yellow flowers in the garden; this low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in width and a height, image 124
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — From early to late spring, image 116
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — you can expect a profusion of bright yellow flowers; integrating seamlessly with other shade-loving, image 117
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — but it is important to note that it does not produce edible fruit; integrating seamlessly with other, image 135
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — is a perennial ground cover; this low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in width and a height of, image 127
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — favored for its strawberry-like foliage and golden-yellow flowers; from early to late spring, image 128
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it flourishes in partial to full shade; integrating seamlessly with other, image 129
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — This low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in width and a height of 3-6 inches, spreading, image 130
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — commonly known as the Barren Strawberry; from early to late spring, image 131
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — is a rugged and versatile ground cover native to Eastern North America; integrating seamlessly with, image 132
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — it bears some resemblance to strawberry plants; this low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in, image 133
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; integrating seamlessly with other shade-loving plants in, image 126
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — with similar foliage and growth habits; from early to late spring, image 134
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — adding year-round interest to garden landscapes; this low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in, image 136

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