Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry)

Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) with small red fruit scattered throughout the dense green plant.
Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) growing with round red fruit among many small green leaves.

Botanical names: Duchesnea indica, Fragaria indica, Potentilla indica

Common names: Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Southern Asia

USDA Zone: 5-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

A semi-evergreen trailing perennial. It is useful as a ground cover and for bed edges, hanging baskets and pots.

Ornamental, strawberry-like red fruits are dry and unpalatable.

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