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Woodland Strawberry

Woodland Strawberry

FRAGARIA vesca var. vesca

Blooms Spring through Summer
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Common Name(s)
Alpine, Wild or Woodland Strawberry
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Perennial Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
6"–1'
Max Spread
6"-12"
Special Features
Edible, Ground cover
Garden Design Role
Ground cover
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Fruiting Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Ground cover
Drought Resistance
Moderate drought resistance
Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Green, Red/Orange
Stem Color
Green, Purple/Black
Genus
Fragaria
Family
Rosaceae
Ship Size
4"

Organic Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca var. vesca) is the quintessential "wild" strawberry of the Northern Hemisphere, prized for centuries for its unparalleled flavor. This charming perennial is legendary among chefs for its tiny, teardrop-shaped fruits that pack an intense, concentrated sweetness and aroma that grocery store berries simply cannot match. Its delicate, five-petaled white flowers rise above tidy mounds of bright green foliage from early spring through mid-summer.

As a resilient member of the Fragaria genus, the Woodland Strawberry is uniquely adapted to thrive in dappled light, making it the premier edible choice for woodland edges, shaded pathways, or understory planting beneath fruit trees. It spreads gracefully by runners, forming a productive and decorative mat that acts as a natural weed barrier.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Incredible Gourmet Flavor: The "gold standard" for jams and fresh foraging.
  • Shade Tolerant: One of the few productive edibles that thrives in partial shade.
  • Native Hardiness: Naturally resistant to many common garden pests.

Product Details: This healthy Organic Woodland Strawberry is delivered as an established 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It is ready to be planted in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.