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| Identification |
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Genus
Fragaria
Species
vesca
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild strawberry
alpine strawberry
wood strawberry
fraise de bois
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10350
Data source
MedPl p210;UnFruit pp147-160
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Fragaria vesca can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Fragaria vesca is known as fraise de bois in French.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
diuretic
antidiarrheal
antidysenteric
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Fruit
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has an intense wild strawberry flavor. Fragaria vesca is most commonly used fresh. Alpine strawberry (sometimes called wood strawberry and wild strawberry) has herbal applications as an astringent, as a diuretic, as an antidiarrheal and as an antidysenteric. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The leaves and the fruit are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Beds
Crop spacing
6" - 1'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Mar 01 - Nov 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has an intense wild strawberry flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Fragaria vesca to produce fruit. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 6" apart. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Produce is ready from March through November.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Fragaria vesca is an herbaceous perennial.
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