Botanical Name: Duchesnea indica
Common Name: Indian mock strawberry Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape prostrate, trailing habit with small rosette clumps which send out runners that root – runners have offsets Height 3-6" (12") Spread 1-4' Growth Rate moderate-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor best in partial sun, tolerates any exposure Soil prefers moist loam, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 1-24) prefers cool habitats Morphology: Leaves trifoliate, alternate, leaflets oval-ovate, dentate-crenate margins, bright green, leaves 2-4" long, leaflets 1" long Flowers yellow, axillary, 1/2" diameter, solitary – spring, summer Fruit berry, red, edible, 1/2" across – held above foliage Propagation: seed, division Usage: prostrate ground cover in sun or shade-- for foliage texture and flowers– best for mild climate areas – becomes invasive if well watered – good for tropical, forest landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates brief drought Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back terminal runners if needed to keep within bounds Pests/Diseases relatively free – may get mites in hot dry areas Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southeast Asia Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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