Botanical Name: Fragaria chiloensis
Common Name: Ornamental strawberry Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, prostrate, herbaceous plant, spreads horizontally by means of stolons with offsets to form a compact mat; foliage is glossy and dark green, showing reddish tones in cold weather Height 6"-12" Spread 1' - 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun near coast, partial shade inland Soil prefers sandy soils, tolerates well drained clay soils Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24) Morphology: Leaves trifoliate, alternate, ovate-oval leaflets, strongly 3-toothed, 3/4" - 1-1/4" long, dark green, glossy above, bluish green beneath Flowers white, 5 petaled, 3/4" - 1" across, axillary clusters; blooms spring through summer Fruit fleshy berry (receptacle), bright red, 3/4" across Propagation: offsets (division) Usage: low groundcover for flower display and glossy foliage – useful in partial sun/full sun transition areas, raised planters, slopes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates some drought near coast Fertilizing balanced in spring, iron for chlorosis Pruning close to ground to encourage new growth (early spring) tip back runners if needed Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: West coast of North America Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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