Alexandra woodland strawberry
Fragaria vesca 'Alexandra'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White with yellow center
Garden uses
Notes
'Alexandra' woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca 'Alexandra') is a fruit for food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. White flowers with yellow centers open in mid to late spring, early to late summer, and early to mid autumn. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and 9 to 12 inches wide.
Pairs well with Berggarten sage, Dark Opal basil, and Egyptian walking onion.