Fragaria vesca 'Saveur des Bois' (Wild strawberry 'Saveur des Bois')

Cultivation

Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained, alkaline soil in sun. Mulch with pine or spruce leaves. Tolerates semi-shade though fruit production will be reduced. Tolerates acid soil. May lose vigour after 2-3 years. Suitable for edging, a ground cover, or growing in a container.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks, Garden edging, Add to salads

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H2, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Compact, Rosette

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic