Mara des Bois wild strawberry
Fragaria 'Mara des Bois'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White with yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mara des Bois' wild strawberry (Fragaria 'Mara des Bois') is a fruit for food gardens, pollinator gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy or clay soil. White flowers with yellow centers open in spring and again in summer, and bees visit them. The plant stays evergreen and is grown for its edible berries.
Pairs well with Sage, Dark Opal basil, and Six Hills Giant nepeta.