Geum fragarioides
Appalachian barren strawberry or dry strawberry
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Great native, evergreen groundcover |
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Will naturalize; spreads via rhizomes |
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Glossy leaves divided into 3 serrated segments |
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5 petaled yellow flowers bloom April to May |
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Grown in trays of 32 |
Bright, golden-yellow, 5-petaled flowers bloom early to late spring creating a striking accent against evergreen, trifoliate leaves. Flowers and foliage appear on separate stalks; foliage spreads by rhizomes just below the soil surface. A multi-seasonal, ornamental groundcover for the native garden.
Height3-6 Inches |
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Spread6-12 Inches |
Bloom Color
YellowUSDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
Interesting Notes
Found in woods and open areas from New Brunswick to Quebec, west to Minnesota and south to Missouri and Tennessee and east to Georgia. Fruit is small and inedible. Plants are more vigorous in the North and should be avoided where hot, humid summers are common. Barren strawberry tends to do best in northern climates with cool summers over the heat and humidity of the south.
-Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens, Allan M. Armitage
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils; will naturalize via rhizomes. Minimal garden maintenance required.
Good Companions
Phlox stolonifera
'Blue Ridge'
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