General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 10 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Chartreuse (Lime-green/Gold)
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Fruiting Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Edible Parts: Fruit
Dynamic Accumulator: Fe (Iron)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Flies
Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Alpine Strawberry
  • Wild Strawberry
  • Woodland Strawberry
  • Sow-Teat Strawberry
Also sold as:
  • Golden Alexandra

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Location: Western Washington

Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Litchfield, NH
Date: 2012-12-27

 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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