Description
Wild Strawberry
Scientific Name: Fragaria virginiana
Carpet your ground with Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), a charming edible native groundcover found throughout British Columbia. Its small, intensely sweet berries pack far more flavour than their size suggests.
Wild Strawberry is well adapted to the varied soils of Interior BC and spreads readily by runners. Its white flowers, bright red berries, and low trailing habit make it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, edible groundcover, and naturalized plantings.
Growing naturally in meadows, clearings, and open forests, this spreading groundcover knits soil together, feeds pollinators, and offers a sweet seasonal harvest for people and wildlife.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and much of Canada
- Small, intensely sweet edible berries
- Cheerful white spring flowers
- Spreads by runners to form groundcover
- Adaptable and easy to grow
- Attracts native bees and pollinators
- Ideal for edible groundcover and pollinator plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 5 to 15 cm (2 to 6 in)
Spread: 20 to 60 cm (8 to 24 in)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Low to moderate
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Ecological Benefits
Wild Strawberry provides nectar for native bees and pollinators, and its berries feed birds and small mammals. Its spreading runners form a living groundcover that stabilizes soil and retains moisture. This species supports pollinator habitat and edible native plantings.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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