Woods Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), also known as Woodland Strawberry, is a fast growing groundcover with delicious berries emerging in the summer. Thriving in dappled sunlight in woodland gardens, Woods Strawberry features semi-evergreen leaves for year-round interest. Small white flowers provide nectar for pollinators and hummingbirds while its dense foliage provides habitat for amphibians and help retain soil moisture.
Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: Red berries and white flowers, semi-evergreen leaves
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moist to dry soil
Ease of Growing: High
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: May–June
Spreads: By rhizome, stolons
Benefits: Wildlife, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Wildfire resistant, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds
Edible: Yes
Mature Height: 4–8 inches
Mature Width: 9–12 inches
