Duchesnea indica

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.