Barren Strawberry plant profile
Geum fragarioides
A perennial ornamental for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Barren Strawberry
Barren strawberry is a low, creeping native groundcover with glossy evergreen strawberry-like foliage and small yellow flowers in spring (NC State: March to May); it sets no edible fruit. Plant or divide in spring or fall in moist, well-drained, acidic woodland soil.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 5 to 6
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 7bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Waldsteinia fragarioides (Barren Strawberry, Northern Barren Strawberry)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.