Variegated Alpine Strawberry, Sow-teat Strawberry, Wild Strawberry, Woodland Strawberry 'Variegata'

Fragariavesca

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fragaria (frag-AY-ree-uh)
Species
vesca (VES-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Fresno, California

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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C
Fresno, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2011 | positive

I have mine in pots. They donot get allot of full sun. They have lots of babies. I just stick the runners in smaller pots. I pin them dow...Read More

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J
Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2003 | positive

F. vesca bears tiny, edible, tasty berries, but is usually used in borders. The variegated markings are very attractive in light shade areas.

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