Fragaria virginiana (Wild Strawberry)

grows 3-9 in. tall

sun to part shade

medium moisture

flowers and fruits in Apr.-May

NATURALIZER! May overtake other plants in some soil types; consider using as a lawn replacement or groundcover

benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths, wasps, beetles

host plant

edible berries are smaller and sweeter than commercial strawberries; dried leaves can be steeped to make tea

natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests, woodlands, well-drained alluvial forests, old fields, clearings, meadows, pastures, roadsides, and open disturbed areas; common throughout Virginia

don’t confuse with cinquefoil which has similar leaves but yellow flowers and tasteless berries