Beach Strawberry, Sand Strawberry, Chilean Strawberry, Coastal Strawberry
Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry) is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial forming rosettes of shiny, slightly lobed, dark green leaves that take on a reddish tinge in the winter. From mid-spring to early summer, it bears a profusion of small, 5-petaled white flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm), adorned with 5 shorter, pointed green sepals and yellow centers. They are followed in mid to late summer by a small, edible red fruit crop. This plant is easy to cultivate and will spread to form a dense ground cover. Useful as a lawn substitute (tolerating moderate foot traffic) or for stabilizing slopes and sand dunes. Beach Strawberry is one of the parent species of the cultivated strawberries.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Fragaria |
| Common names | Strawberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, New York, Midwest, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Fragaria |
| Common names | Strawberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, New York, Midwest, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
How many Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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