Fragaria virginiana / Wild Strawberry (Rose Family)

Blooms: White, 3-4 weeks, May-June
Leaves: Bright green, semi-evergreen, trifoliate leaves turn scarlet in the winter
Height: 6-8”
Space: 2-3'
Soil: Average, very adaptable with the exception of wet soil
Exposure:  Full sun-Part Shade
Fauna: High wildlife value–nectar & pollen for bees, many insects feed on foliage, fruit for birds, mammals, and insects, larval host plant
Seeds:  ½”, bright red fruits that are edible to people and animals
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 5-9
Native Status: NC native, common in the Mountains & Piedmont, uncommon in the Sandhills
Provenance:Unknown, seed grown