edible · design plant record

Fragaria × ananassa

Garden strawberry

A low perennial fruit crop for a separately managed bed or container. Choose June-bearing or day-neutral culture before planning the first harvest.

Height at maturity

0.15–0.31 m (0.5–1 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.31–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

5–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Moist, draining, organic soil. A productive design should prefer the suitable sunny position and a locally adapted cultivar.

Reject persistent saturation and a plan that ignores runners. NC State gives a general first-year flower-removal instruction; day-neutral management differs, so consult the linked crop guide.

Keep the care in the decision

Manage runners, inspect fruit and leaves and follow the selected crop system for flower removal, renewal and winter protection. A plant count is not a harvest estimate.

Origin & safety checks

Garden hybrid of North and South American species, developed in Europe.

Use identified food-growing plants, suitable soil and water, and normal food-hygiene precautions. Fruit edibility does not establish all plant parts or all exposures as safe.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.