Barren Strawberry
Waldsteinia ternata

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

Waldsteinia ternata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Height (m): 0.2

Where it is found

Moist or dry upland conifer forests, mixed hardwood and pine woodlands, thickets, clearings and fields.

Native Range: Europe, Japan, China

Conservation Status: Not Listed.

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 0

Medicine

Rating: 0

Other

Rating: 3

Ground Cover. Food Forest, Accent: Good Texture/Form, Containers, Edging. Rabbit Resistant.

How it is grown

Herbaceous rhizomatous perennial. A dense mat of shiny dark green leaves similar to a strawberry plant. Saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers. A very good low maintenance ground cover. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Tolerates light foot traffic. Easily divided in spring or early fall. Combines well with spring-blooming bulbs. Drought tolerant once established. Light: Partial Shade or Full Shade. Soil Type: Normal, Sandy or Clay. Soil pH: Neutral to Acid. Soil Moisture: Average or Moist. Dislikes heat and humidity. Growth Rate: Fast. Bloom Time: Early spring to summer.

Propagating it: Propagate by division in early spring.

Best place to grow:

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 4-8

Growth: Fast

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Can be invasive but spreads somewhat slowly and surface runners are short.

Its other names

Local names

Waldsteinia, Barren Strawberry, Siberian waldsteiniaternate waldsteinia

Synonyms

W. ternata var. glabriuscula T.T.Yu & C.L.Li