Mock Strawberry

Mock Strawberry

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Common Name:  Mock (False) Strawberry
Botanical Name: Duchesnea indica
Plant Type: Groundcover
USDA Hardiness Zone:  
AHS Heat Zone:  
Light Requirements: Partial Shade; Full Shade
Water Usage: Medium
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Height:  6 to 8 inches
Spread: 12 inches
Season of Bloom: March to July
Bloom Color: Yellow
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Native TX Plant: Adapted 
Wildlife Value: Birds 
Shipping Size: 4-inch pot
Availability: No HI, AK, CA, AZ

Deep green, strawberry-like foliage characterizes this low growing (6 - 8 in.) groundcover. Produces small bright red fruit from March to July. This groundcover is fast growing and works best in shade to partial shade.


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