Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

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Sun Requirements
Full Shade, Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade, Partial Shade to Full Shade
Uses
Groundcover, Medicinal Herb, Vegetable, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Fall, Late fall or early winter, Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Late winter or early spring, Spring, Summer
Flowers
Showy
Fruit
Edible to birds, Showy
Leaves
Broadleaf, Semi-evergreen, Unusual foliage color
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
4-6 inches (10-15 cm)
Plant Spread
8 inches (20 cm), but will spread until you stop it
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Root
Propagation: Seeds
Can handle transplanting, can take up to 26 weeks, Days to germinate: erratic, Provide light, Sow in situ, Suitable for wintersowing
Detailed Information

The Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is native to **Europe and parts of Asia**. It’s found in:

* **Europe:** Widely distributed across the continent, from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.
* **Asia:** Parts of Asia, particularly temperate regions.
* **North America:** In some areas, it is considered naturalized.

It thrives in cooler, temperate climates, often found in woodland areas, along forest edges, and in partially shaded locations.