Plant Database
Woodland Strawberry
Fragaria vesca ssp. californica
The California Woodland Strawberry is a charming, native evergreen ground cover prized for its delicate white flowers, small but flavorful berries, and lush, tripartite foliage. This low-growing perennial spreads gracefully by runners to form a dense, weed-suppressing mat of glossy, deep green leaves . In spring, it produces an abundance of cheerful, five-petaled white flowers with bright yellow centers, followed by small, intensely sweet, aromatic strawberries that are a delightful treat for humans and wildlife alike . Highly adaptable to shade and dry conditions, this easy-care plant is an outstanding choice for woodland gardens, under native oaks, as a lawn alternative, or for stabilizing slopes in its native range.