Fragaria chiloensis
A coastal strawberry with shiny ground-hugging foliage forming sizeable colonies over time. Tolerates drought once established. White flowers appear but fruit production is minimal with what appears being immediately sampled by dogs and birds. Native to Pacific coasts.
Excellent groundcover for coastal gardens with salt tolerance. The glossy foliage remains attractive year-round. Spreads by runners to cover ground. Native from Alaska to South America along coasts. The drought tolerance once established makes it suitable for low-water gardens. More ornamental than productive.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry to average
Soil: average to poor
Hardiness zone: 3
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 10
Spread (cm): 60
Habit: spreading mat
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: May–June
Seasonal interest: spring bloom; glossy foliage year-round; spreading mat
Foliage: green glossy
Flower: white
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: coastal gardens; groundcover; salt-tolerant sites; low-water gardens
Features: shiny ground-hugging; coastal native; salt-tolerant; drought-tolerant; white flowers; spreading groundcover; ornamental
Notes: native Pacific coasts; salt and drought-tolerant; spreads by runners; minimal fruit; more ornamental; glossy foliage