Wildflowers
Wild Strawberry
Fragaria virginiana
Features
White flowers followed by red strawberries (small, but edible)
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained sites.
Mature Height
6-12 Inches
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
April - June
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Gray mold and Verticillium wilt are potentially serious fungal problems. Black vine weevil is a common pest of strawberries.
Additional Notes
Found in prairies and open woods. Spreads by stolons and rhizomes.
