Fragaria virginiana
Virginia Strawberry
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Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - Description
The Virginia strawberry, wild strawberry, or common strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is one of two species of strawberry that were hybridized to create the modern domesticated garden strawberry. Its natural range is confined to North America, in the United States (including Alaska) and Canada, although a popular variety called "Little Scarlet" is grown only in Great Britain, having been imported from the United States in the early 1900s.
Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - 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.
Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - 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.
Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - 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.
Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - Pest
Spider mites, vine weevil grubs, millipedes, small animals, slugs, and aphids. Other problems include leaf spot, honey fungus, fungal wilts, and powdery mildew.
Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - 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.
Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - Soil and irrigation
Sandy or very well-draining soil is most desirable. They are tolerant of acidic soils, but will flourish in alkaline soils.
