Indian strawberry
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1Will it grow where I live?
Indian strawberry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 5.5 – 7
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Indian strawberry: how big does it get?
Indian strawberry (Fragaria nubicola) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.
Indian strawberry: what site does it need?
Indian strawberry tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.
Indian strawberry: is it hardy?
Indian strawberry is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Indian strawberry: will it grow in Central Europe?
Indian strawberry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Indian strawberry: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Indian strawberry. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Indian strawberry: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 1/10.
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