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Fragaria virginiana ssp. platypetala (Rydb.) Staudt

Virginia strawberry, Western alpine strawberry

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Synonyms: Fragaria platypetala

USDA Symbol: FRVIP2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A flat perennial from a woody rootstock with gray, three-parted leaves. The flowering stalk grows to 4 in. high and bears several white, five-petaled flowers followed by the strawberry fruit.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Native Distribution: High elevations from AK to Tulare Co., CA, e. to w. MT & UT
Native Habitat: Damp mt. banks & woods; 4000-10,500 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Description: Damp soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: The easiest method of increase is to use offset plants produced by the numerous runners. Seeds may be sown.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No pretreatment is necessary, although 2 1/2-3 months stratification may hasten germination.
Commercially Avail: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Fragaria virginiana ssp. platypetala in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Fragaria virginiana ssp. platypetala in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Fragaria virginiana ssp. platypetala

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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