Fragaria virginiana (Wild Strawberry)
grows 3-9 in. tall
sun to part shade
medium moisture
flowers and fruits in Apr.-May
NATURALIZER! May overtake other plants in some soil types; consider using as a lawn replacement or groundcover
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths, wasps, beetles
host plant
edible berries are smaller and sweeter than commercial strawberries; dried leaves can be steeped to make tea
natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests, woodlands, well-drained alluvial forests, old fields, clearings, meadows, pastures, roadsides, and open disturbed areas; common throughout Virginia
don’t confuse with cinquefoil which has similar leaves but yellow flowers and tasteless berries
grows 3-9 in. tall
sun to part shade
medium moisture
flowers and fruits in Apr.-May
NATURALIZER! May overtake other plants in some soil types; consider using as a lawn replacement or groundcover
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths, wasps, beetles
host plant
edible berries are smaller and sweeter than commercial strawberries; dried leaves can be steeped to make tea
natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests, woodlands, well-drained alluvial forests, old fields, clearings, meadows, pastures, roadsides, and open disturbed areas; common throughout Virginia
don’t confuse with cinquefoil which has similar leaves but yellow flowers and tasteless berries
grows 3-9 in. tall
sun to part shade
medium moisture
flowers and fruits in Apr.-May
NATURALIZER! May overtake other plants in some soil types; consider using as a lawn replacement or groundcover
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths, wasps, beetles
host plant
edible berries are smaller and sweeter than commercial strawberries; dried leaves can be steeped to make tea
natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests, woodlands, well-drained alluvial forests, old fields, clearings, meadows, pastures, roadsides, and open disturbed areas; common throughout Virginia
don’t confuse with cinquefoil which has similar leaves but yellow flowers and tasteless berries
