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Fragaria x ananassa

Strawberry

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Fragaria x ananassa.

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Strawberry
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Aardbei
French
  • Fraise
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Fragaria x ananassa
Accepted name (Kew): Fragaria × ananassa View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

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Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Fragaria (WCVP v16).

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Also known as: Strawberry

Plant characteristics

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 0.15–0.3 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

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Spread: 0.3–0.61 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

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Growth rate: Moderate
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Foliage: Evergreen
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Growth habit: Clumping

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

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Life cycle: Perennial
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Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

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Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Moist

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

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Soil:
Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt)
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pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial Shade
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Uses

Edible parts:
Leaves, Fruit
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(5)
Functions:
-

Description

Fruit - raw. Fruits from the best cultivars are sweet and juicy with an excellent flavor. Strawberries are a very popular fruit and are widely available in the summer. The fruit of some cultivars can be up to 3 cm in diameter. Young leaves - raw.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 20/05
Harvest ends: 31/07

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Fragaria × ananassa (Duchesne ex Weston) Duchesne ex Rozier, name ID 2948609, row 281078
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 281077; name ID 2948599; Fragaria L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Fragaria x ananassa — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Relevant sections
    • Height: Dimensions > Height; Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
    • Spread: Dimensions > Width; Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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