Fragaria virginiana
VIRGINIA WILD STRAWBERRY
SKU: 2115-010
This wild strawberry is native to Canada and in the United States (including Alaska). Fragaria virginiana strawberries are small, delicious, and rich in vitamin C. An easy-to-grow perennial plant. Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny location, though can tolerate semi-shade. This wild strawberry was used to hybridized to create the modern domestic garden strawberry.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-9
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Full sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Germination: Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 C, 68-72 F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
This wild strawberry is native to Canada and in the United States (including Alaska). Fragaria virginiana strawberries are small, delicious, and rich in vitamin C. An easy-to-grow perennial plant. Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny location, though can tolerate semi-shade. This wild strawberry was used to hybridized to create the modern domestic garden strawberry.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 2-9
Height: 8", 20cm
Location: Full sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Germination: Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 C, 68-72 F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
