Fragaria vesca 'Semperflorens Alba' (Wild strawberry 'Semperflorens Alba' )

Cultivation

Prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Plant through black polythene of apply straw to keep strawberries clean. Tolerates semi-shade though fruit production will be reduced. Tolerates acid soil. May lose vigour after 2-3 yea

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

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

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic