Indian Strawberry,Mock Strawberry. An evergreen rosette-forming perennial with hairy dark green leaves. Bears yellow flowers followed by unpalatable red fruit. Produces runners. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers May to August. Fruits June to September. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Duchesnea indica
An evergreen rosette-forming perennial with hairy dark green leaves. Bears yellow flowers followed by unpalatable red fruit. Produces runners.
Additional information
| Generic | Duchesnea |
|---|---|
| Species | indica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | June, September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back in spring |
| Border | Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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