Waldsteinia ternata
Barren Strawberry
Barren strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata) spreads into a low mat of glossy, strawberry-like leaves. Yellow flowers appear in late spring or early summer, while the foliage may remain green through mild winters.
The plant develops outward-spreading growth. Growth is fast.
Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide acidic, well-drained soil. Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
Size
• Height: 3-6 in
• Width: 6-18 in
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Best Uses
• Border
• Mass Planting
• Drought Tolerant Landscapes
• Rock Garden
• Woodland Gardens
- Plant type
- Groundcover, Perennial
- Height
- 3-6 in
- Width
- 6-18 in
- Hardiness zones
- 4a–9b
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Spring, Summer
- Flower color
- Yellow
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Fruit color
- Red
- Attracts
- Butterflies
- Soil
- Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Gardens
- Shape
- Spreading
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
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