Barren Strawberry

Waldsteiniafragarioides

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Waldsteinia (wald-STINE-ee-uh)
Species
fragarioides (fray-gare-ee-OY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Plainfield, Illinois

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Framingham, Massachusetts

Halifax, Massachusetts

Lambertville, Michigan

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Maplewood, New Jersey

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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J
Lambertville, MI | November 2011 | positive

This is a wonderful little ground cover. It always looks neat and requires no maintenance. Easy to grow, spreads easily but not invasiv...Read More

M
Houston, TX | October 2009 | positive

This rapidly growing groundcover is easily propagated by soft tip cuttings in water. At 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, roots form in about ...Read More

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