Rosaceae
Fragaria chiloensis subsp. lucida
Fragaria chiloensis subsp. lucida
Also known as Fragaria lucida
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Groundcover · Strawberry · Native · Coastal · Pacific Northwest · Perennial · Rosaceae · Wildflower · Shade Tolerant · Spreading
Beach strawberry thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture, making it an excellent coastal groundcover for Pacific Northwest gardens. Plant in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter and space runners to allow natural spreading. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.8–7.8
- Temperature
- -40°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 18 in
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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