Wild strawberries

(Fragaria virginiana for sun)

A low-growing, spreading perennial forming rosettes of tri-foliate, toothed, bright green leaves. Prefers full sun to part shade. In spring to early summer, small, five-petaled white flowers attract pollinating insects. They are followed by a crop of tiny, bright red berries, rich of a sweet tart flavour. This plant is easy to cultivate, and it will spread to form a loose ground cover in open areas. The foliage is more resistant to foliar disease than most cultivated strawberries. This plant spreads by runners to form large colonies over time. Full sun to part shade. 0.15 x 0.6m * Use woodland Fragaria vesca for shady conditions.