Coastal Strawberry – Fragaria chiloensis

Native Evergreen Groundcover | 3½-Inch Container

Create a beautiful, spreading carpet of greenery with Coastal Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis), a hardy, evergreen groundcover native to the Pacific Coast and Chile.

Also known as Beach Strawberry, this low-growing plant features glossy, dark green leaves, delicate white spring flowers, and small, sweet, edible red berries. It spreads by runners, making it a useful choice for groundcover plantings, naturalized gardens, and lawn alternatives.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Fragaria chiloensis

• Common names: Coastal Strawberry, Beach Strawberry

• Plant type: Evergreen, prostrate groundcover

• Container size: 3½ inches

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves

• Flowers: Five-petaled white spring flowers

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

• Growth habit: Low-growing and spreading by runners

• Native range: Pacific Coast and Chile

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Full sun for maximum flowering and fruit production; tolerates partial shade.

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

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

• Water: Low to moderate water needs once established.

• Drought tolerance: Especially adaptable to coastal conditions.

Landscape Uses

Coastal Strawberry is a versatile native groundcover with several landscape applications:

• Lawn alternative: Creates a low-growing green carpet.

• Groundcover: Spreads naturally through runners.

• Native gardens: A useful addition to Pacific Coast-inspired landscapes.

• Wildlife gardens: Its small berries attract wildlife.

• Edible landscaping: Produces sweet, small red strawberries.

Maintenance and Care

Coastal Strawberry is generally low maintenance once established.

• Allow runners to spread and fill in open areas.

• Provide regular water while plants establish.

• In early spring, mow or cut back hard to help prevent stem buildup and encourage fresh growth.

• Full sun can encourage more abundant flowering and fruiting.

Shipping Information

• Ships in: 3½-inch container.

• Plants are inspected for quality before shipment.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Additional freight charges may apply for larger boxes, Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and locations considered remote.

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

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