How to Grow and Care for Wild strawberry

Wild strawberry, also known as Common strawberry, Mountain strawberry, Scarlet strawberry, Woodland strawberry

Wild strawberry thrives in well-drained soil with regular moisture and appreciates a sunny to partly shaded location. Special care points include ensuring adequate space for spreading, as wild strawberry is a vigorous grower with runners, and protection from slugs or other pests that may target the fruit. Despite these considerations, wild strawberry is generally resilient and low-maintenance, making it a suitable choice for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Wild strawberry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Winter
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Wild strawberry features a low-growing habit reaching up to 5 inches (13 cm) in height and spreading about 2 feet (60 cm) in width. This perennials plant produces runners from which new shoots and roots emerge. The leaves are trifoliate with toothed margins, each leaflet being oval-shaped. In bloom, it showcases white flowers with five petals. Following flowering, it bears small, red, fleshy fruit that has a distinct aroma and taste.