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 Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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.

Similar plants: Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry)


Image gallery: 6 images
Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) red fruit and green leaves within a lush plant ground cover
Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) red fruit plant in small rough tan clay pot container.
Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) red fruit close up against white textured wall background
Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) close up, round red fruit with green sepals on stem
Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) yellow flower close up nestled within lush green serrated leaves.
Duchesnea indica (Indian Strawberry) with red fruit and yellow flowers in many brown pots


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