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Duchesnea indica

Indian Mock Strawberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This perennial has bright green leaves with tiny yellow flowers that are followed by red fruit that is above the leaves instead of under them. It will do well in sun or shade with some watering.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.