Fragaria vesca
Wild Strawberry
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Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - Description
Fragaria vesca, commonly called wild strawberry, woodland strawberry, Alpine strawberry, European strawberry, or fraise des bois, is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows naturally throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, and that produces edible fruits.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - Blooming
Excessive heat or dryness will cause flowering (and fruiting) to stop. Remove flowers for about 6 weeks if plant needs to become established. Afterwards, leave flowers to allow fruiting. Fertile soil, watered, but well-drained, and sunlight are important for ripening the fruit.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - Growth
Does best with full sun but may require afternoon shade in the hottest of climates. Mulch to keep fruit dry and netting to keep birds off. Divide plants every 3 years just as new growth starts in spring.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - Planting
Many Strawberries use above ground runners to spread laterally. Plantlets can be dug up and transplanted. Place plants 1' apart, on mounds with mulch.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - Pest
Spider mites, vine weevil grubs, millipedes, small animals, slugs, and aphids. Other problems include leaf spot, honey fungus, fungal wilts, and powdery mildew.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - Interesting facts
The garden strawberry resulted in an accidental cross between the small delicious Fragaria virginiana from eastern America and and the large Fragaria chiloensis from Chile in the 1700s, yielding the large, flavorful fruit we know today.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - Soil and irrigation
Sandy or very well-draining soil is most desirable. They are tolerant of acidic soils, but will flourish in alkaline soils.
