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Duchesnea indica, Fragaria indica, Potentilla indica, Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry

Duchesnea indica, Fragaria indica, Potentilla indica

Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: Southern Asia
USDA Zone: 5-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersSubtropical or temperate zone 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.


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