garden strawberry
Fragaria \u00d7 ananassa
Rosaceae · perennial · introduced
Last updated
Data Coverage 3 of 6 dimensions
Quick Facts
Height
0.5-1 ft
Spread
1-2 ft (per plant, spreads indefinitely by runners)
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4–9
Bloom Time
April-June (June-bearing); April-October (day-neutral)
Origin
Garden hybrid; first hybridized in Brittany, France
Diseases (3)
Pests (1)
Cultivars (3)
''Hood''
June-bearing. Standard PNW variety for decades; large fruit, excellent flavor for fresh eating and preserving.
''Puget Reliance''
June-bearing. WSU release; large firm fruit, heavy yields.
''Seascape''
Day-neutral. Produces from June through October in PNW; good flavor and size.