Fragaria vesca

Species

Also called wild strawberry, woodland strawberry, Alpine strawberry, Carpathian strawberry, European strawberry

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Fragaria vesca
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Fact sheet

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Typeperennial

from Fragaria · “Wild strawberry is a rare perennial wildflower” — Wild strawberry - Florida Wildflower Foundation

Germination temperature60–80 °F

“The ideal temperature for Fragaria vesca L. plants is between 60°F and 80°F” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Lightfull sun

“Fragaria vesca L. plants require full sun exposure” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Soil pH5.5–7.5

“Fragaria vesca L. plants prefer well-draining soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Spacing12–18 in

“spaced about 12-18 inches apart” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Height6–8 in

“with a height of only 6-8 inches” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Propagationseeds, runners, division

“can be propagated through seeds or propagated by division” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Ready whenfully ripe and has turned a bright red color

“The fruits should be carefully picked by hand, as they are very delicate and easily bruised” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Edible partsberry

“The fruit is a small, red, juicy and sweet berry” — Fragaria Vesca L. - Woodland Strawberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

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