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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Waldsteinia fragarioides is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate.
It is hardy to zone (UK) 5. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Insects.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils and can grow in saline soils.
It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
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Synonyms
W. fragarioides subsp. fragarioides. W. fragarioides var. fragarioides
Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Native American ethnobotany: The Iroquois take a compound decoction of the plants as a blood remedy, and apply a poultice of the smashed plants to snakebites (Herrick, JW, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis,).
References
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Other Uses
Groundcover. A good medium to high density groundcover that will work in a dry or shady spot. Edging or Groundcover for the Perennial Border or Rock Garden. Woodland gardens. Andrenid bees (Andrena spp.) have been observed to visit the flowers for nectar and/or pollen; it is likely that other small bees and other small insects visit the flowers as well. It has been reported that White-tailed Deer avoid browsing on the foliage [1-6].
Special Uses
Food Forest
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Cultivation details
An evergreen strawberry-like mat forming perennial wildflower. The fruit is neither fleshy nor edible at maturity. Prefers partial sunlight to light shade, more or less mesic (requiring a moderate amount of moisture) conditions, and soil containing rocky material, clay, loam, or humus. Will tolerate almost any well drained soil. The soil pH should be moderately acidic to neutral (5.5–7.0). This plant dislikes hot summer weather. Bloom Color: Yellow. Bloom Time: Apr to Jun. For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. and size shown above) information on the habit and root pattern is also useful and given here if available. The plant growth habit is a runner spreading indefinitely by rhizomes or stolons [1-2]. The root pattern is rhizomatous with underground stems sending roots and shoots along their length [1-2].
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Propagation
Clump Division , Seeds.
Other Names
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Barren strawberry
Found In
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Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Not Listed.
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Michx.) Tratt.
Botanical References
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