Beach Strawberry – Fragaria chiloensis

Coastal Native Evergreen Groundcover | 3½-Inch Pot

Create a beautiful, low-growing edible landscape with Beach Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis), also known as Coastal Strawberry. This hardy, evergreen groundcover is native to the Pacific Coast and Chile, featuring glossy dark green leaves, delicate white spring flowers, and small, sweet, edible red berries.

Its spreading growth habit makes it an attractive choice for coastal gardens, naturalized areas, and low-maintenance groundcover plantings. It also makes a lovely lawn alternative where growing conditions are suitable.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Fragaria chiloensis

• Common Names: Beach Strawberry, Coastal Strawberry

• Plant Type: Evergreen, prostrate perennial groundcover

• Container Size: 3½-inch pot

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves

• Flowers: Five-petaled white spring flowers

• Fruit: Small, sweet, edible red berries with visible seeds

• Growth Habit: Low-growing and spreading by runners

A Beautiful Edible Groundcover

Beach Strawberry combines ornamental appeal with edible fruit.

• Evergreen Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves provide year-round groundcover interest in suitable climates.

• White Spring Flowers: Delicate five-petaled blooms add seasonal garden color.

• Sweet Edible Berries: Small red strawberries can be enjoyed fresh.

• Wildlife Appeal: Flowers and berries attract wildlife.

• Spreading Growth: Quickly fills spaces by producing runners.

• Lawn Alternative: A low-growing option for naturalized areas and suitable lawn-replacement projects.

Growing and Care Instructions

Sunlight: Full sun encourages maximum flowering and fruit production. Partial shade is tolerated.

Soil: Prefers loose, sandy, well-draining soil.

Soil pH: Mildly acidic to neutral, approximately 5.6–6.5.

Water: Low to moderate water requirements once established. It is quite drought tolerant, especially in coastal settings.

Growth: Spreads quickly by runners, making it useful for covering open ground.

Maintenance: Very low maintenance. Mow or cut back hard in early spring to prevent stem buildup and encourage fresh, vigorous growth.

Landscape Uses

• Coastal and seaside gardens

• Evergreen groundcover plantings

• Naturalized garden areas

• Edible landscape projects

• Low-growing lawn alternatives

• Sunny borders and spreading garden beds

Plant and Shipping Information

• You will receive: One Beach Strawberry plant in a 3½-inch container.

• Free shipping is available to most locations.

• Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote locations may require a freight surcharge.

• Orders are held if temperatures are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F.

• Please enter your desired ship date in the Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.

• Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment.

Plants are rarely damaged during shipping. If your plant arrives damaged, please contact us promptly and include photos of the package and plant so we can help.

Please message us before placing your order if you have any questions.