About
Fragaria californica var. lucida is a variety of the California wild strawberry, producing the characteristic runners, trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers of the species, followed by small, edible, red fruits. A charming and ornamental ground-cover perennial for a sunny, well-drained position.
About the genus
Fragaria, the strawberries, are stoloniferous herbaceous perennials with trifoliate, toothed leaves and rounded, five-petalled, white or pink flowers followed by edible, red, fleshy fruits. They spread by runners and are grown both as fruit plants and as ornamental ground cover.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.