Q fragaria-chiloensis

* Coast (Pacific Beach) Strawberry – Fragaria chiloensis ssp. pacifica (fruh-GAY-ree-uh kye-loh-EN-sis pa-SIFF-ih-cuh ) Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family) Native to: Western coast from Alaska to S. America (in CA, on Central & Northern coasts); lives in the entire range of sand dune habitats, from the foredune plant community, up through the transitional zone and into the backdune community. Growth characteristics: spreading perennial mature height: < 1 ft. mature width: 2-3 ft. Evergreen perennial groundcover that is dense, mat forming, spreading and trailing. Spreads by seed and by ‘runners’ (plantlets: new plants attached to mother plant). Fast-growing. Attractive three-lobed leaves are bright to dark green, shiny. Mounded growth form. Blooms/fruits: Blooms Mar-Aug. in our area. Flowers are small, white and typical of Rose family. Separate male & female plants. Fruits are small, edible strawberries. Plants are showy in both blooming and fruiting seasons. Uses in the garden: Makes a nice evergreen groundcover – fills in well. Good on hillsides and banks. Does fine in partly shady areas, although may not flower & fruit as much. Looks right at home in a woodland, dune or rock garden. Fine in pots and planters. Fine under trees. Sensible substitute for: Non-native Strawberries and other groundcovers. Attracts: Attracts native pollinators, incl. butterflies. Fruit-eating birds and animals like the fruit. Requirements: Element Requirement Sun Full sun to some shade on coast; partial shade only in hotter gardens. Soil Sandy to medium soils best; any local pH Water Occasional summer water; does best if soil dries out between waterings, but needs a little water to keep leaves green. Don’t over-water – prone to fungal disease. Cut back water/stop watering in late summer/fall once plantlets are established. Fertilizer Not needed, but light fertilizer ok. Organic mulches work well. May become iron- deficient. Other Management: Protect from slugs & snails. Keep the runners pruned back to manage. Divide the patch every 3-4 years and start a new patch for increased vigor. Propagation: from seed : yes by cuttings : easy from plantlets Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1-3, 8, 11, 13 2/12/11 * Native to CA but not to Western L.A. co. © Project SOUND

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* Coast (Pacific Beach) Strawberry – Fragaria chiloensis ssp. pacifica (fruh-GAY-ree-uh kye-loh-EN-sis pa-SIFF-ih-cuh )

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Native to: Western coast from Alaska to S. America (in CA, on Central & Northern coasts); lives in the

entire range of sand dune habitats, from the foredune plant community, up through the transitional zone and into the backdune community.

Growth characteristics: spreading perennial mature height: < 1 ft. mature width: 2-3 ft.

Evergreen perennial groundcover that is dense, mat forming, spreading and trailing. Spreads by seed and

by ‘runners’ (plantlets: new plants attached to mother plant). Fast-growing. Attractive three-lobed leaves are bright to dark green, shiny. Mounded growth form.

Blooms/fruits: Blooms Mar-Aug. in our area. Flowers are small, white and typical of Rose family.

Separate male & female plants. Fruits are small, edible strawberries. Plants are showy in both blooming and fruiting seasons.

Uses in the garden: Makes a nice evergreen groundcover – fills in well. Good on hillsides and banks.

Does fine in partly shady areas, although may not flower & fruit as much. Looks right at home in a

woodland, dune or rock garden. Fine in pots and planters. Fine under trees.

Sensible substitute for: Non-native Strawberries and other groundcovers.

Attracts: Attracts native pollinators, incl. butterflies. Fruit-eating birds and animals like the fruit.

Requirements:

Element Requirement

Sun Full sun to some shade on coast; partial shade only in hotter gardens.

Soil Sandy to medium soils best; any local pH

Water Occasional summer water; does best if soil dries out between waterings, but needs

a little water to keep leaves green. Don’t over-water – prone to fungal disease. Cut back water/stop watering in late summer/fall once plantlets are established.

Fertilizer Not needed, but light fertilizer ok. Organic mulches work well. May become iron-deficient.

Other

Management: Protect from slugs & snails. Keep the runners pruned back to manage. Divide the patch

every 3-4 years and start a new patch for increased vigor.

Propagation: from seed: yes by cuttings: easy from plantlets

Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1-3, 8, 11, 13 2/12/11 * Native to CA but not to Western L.A. co. © Project SOUND