VIRGINIA WILD STRAWBERRY
Fragaria virginiana
SKU: 2115-010
Description
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 pack: 10
Germination: Sprinkle the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix. Water the seeds in. Cover the container with plastic, and then place the container in a cold place for 4 weeks. Then bring them to warmth (room temp) and they will grow in a few weeks. Alternatively they can be planted outdoors in very early spring when it is still cool out, as long as you are able to keep them continually moist.
Description
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 pack: 10
Germination: Sprinkle the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix. Water the seeds in. Cover the container with plastic, and then place the container in a cold place for 4 weeks. Then bring them to warmth (room temp) and they will grow in a few weeks. Alternatively they can be planted outdoors in very early spring when it is still cool out, as long as you are able to keep them continually moist.
