Waldsteinia Fragarioides

Barren Strawberry
$12.95 ea.
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Cheerful Evergreen Ground Cover
In springtime, soft yellow flowers adorn this hardy evergreen carpet. Light green leaves work well as an underplanting to small trees. Waldsteinia Fragarioides is a tough little performer that does well in woodland gardens and on shady banks. Road salt tolerant. Native to the entire Mid-Eastern and Eastern US.

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Code WAFR

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Plant Type Perennials, Groundcovers

Species

Height Short 8"

Spacing Plant 14" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Evergreen

Planting Sites

  • Groundcovers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Foot Traffic Tolerant

Waldsteinia General Information

Waldsteinia are ornamental, strawberry-like plants that form a dense, weed-smothering carpet. Shiny leaves with yellow buttercup flowers. Easy to maintain and adapts to most soil types. Fruit is not edible. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Waldsteinia Plant Care

Prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Can be divided in spring or fall. Spreads by runner-like rhizomes. Does not tolerate heat & humidity.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October