Barren Strawberry, Appalachian Barren Strawberry

Barren Strawberry, Appalachian Barren Strawberry Waldsteinia fragarioides Full sun to part shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, prefers humus-rich soil but tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, slightly acid pH.  4-8 inches height, blooms in spring, yellow flowers, spreads slowly by runner-like rhizomes. Germination Code:  ? Native Region: Scattered in eastern half of Tennessee Although it resembles a strawberry plant, fruit is dry, not fleshy.  Best as an evergreen groundcover for small areas of the border.  Minimal maintenance required.  Best propagated by division. flower;sun;medium;clay flower;sun;medium;loam flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;loam flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;sand

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