Geum fragarioides - Barren Strawberry
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Barren Strawberry is a creeping native evergreen perennial that forms a mat of strawberry-like foliage that turns bronze in winter. Its small yellow flowers bloom in late spring. Best bloom with afternoon shade in the South and moist well-drained acidic soils.
Syn. with Waldsteinia fragarioides.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
~ 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Poorly drained soils can be fatal. Plant may struggle in hot and humid climates south of zone 7. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Salvia, Tickseed
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Geum fragarioides
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.