Fragaria chiloensis, Beach strawberry

Wild strawberry  A herbaceous perennial that grows up to one foot tall and wide.   These strawberries bloom May through August.  This plant spreads by runners that root.   Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Fragaria chiloensis Common Name Beach Strawberry Native to California, Coastal Bay Area Plant Type Perennial groundcover Height x Width <1’ x 3’ Growth Habit Spreading Growth Rate Fast Sun Exposure Full or part sun Water Requirement Low - Medium Soil Type Fast draining Flower Color White Flowering Months Spring, Summer, Winter Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Fragrant Slight Cold Hardy to 25 Attracts pollinators Bees Container Plant Yes Erosion Control Yes Bank Stabilization Yes Fire Resistant No Deer resistant No Local plant No