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Alpine Strawberry, Sow-teat Strawberry, Wild Strawberry, Woodland Strawberry 'Mignonette'

Fragariavesca

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Fragaria (frag-AY-ree-uh)

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Species

vesca (VES-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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