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Garden strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa

Ground coverEdging a bed or a pathIn a pot

Edible fruitCovers the ground

Garden strawberry
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeFruit and herbs
FamilyRosaceae
Size when mature0.3 m tall, 0.4 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun
MoistureMedium, Moist
Soilloam, sand
Soil pH5.5 to 7
Hardy to-25 degrees
FlowersMay to June
For pollinatorsGood
WaterMedium water
UpkeepSome
GrowthFast
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic
Worth knowingEdible

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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