Rosaceae
Fragaria chiloensis subsp. sandwicensis
Fragaria chiloensis subsp. sandwicensis
Also known as Fragaria sandwicensis, Fragaria chiloensis var. sandwicensis
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Hawaiian Native · Groundcover · Strawberry · Endangered · Coastal · Hawaii · Perennial · Rare · Rosaceae · Endemic
The Hawaiian beach strawberry is a rare native groundcover endemic to Hawaii, well-suited to coastal garden conditions with partial shade and moderate, consistent watering. Plant in sandy, well-draining soil and protect from prolonged dry spells as it has low drought tolerance. This plant has significant conservation value and is best grown in climates that mimic its native Hawaiian environment.
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
- Hawaii
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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