LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
GROWTH HABIT
Low-growing
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Herbaceous perennial
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Mild
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Small
PLANT HEIGHT
10–36 in
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Zones 5–9
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
15–18 in
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Red Mock Strawberry produce bright red ornamental fruits?
Can Red Mock Strawberry produce bright red ornamental fruits?
Yes. The plants produce small, bright red fruits that add ornamental appeal throughout the growing season.
Do the yellow flowers bloom before the fruits develop?
Do the yellow flowers bloom before the fruits develop?
Yes. Cheerful yellow flowers appear first and are followed by the development of decorative red fruits.
Can Red Mock Strawberry be used as a spreading ground cover?
Can Red Mock Strawberry be used as a spreading ground cover?
Yes. Its creeping runners allow it to spread gradually, making it suitable for ground cover, borders, and woodland-style gardens.
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can the fruits be eaten fresh?
Can the fruits be eaten fresh?
Yes. The fruits are edible, although they are generally mild in flavor and are grown more for their ornamental value than for culinary use.
How is Red Mock Strawberry different from woodland strawberry?
How is Red Mock Strawberry different from woodland strawberry?
Red Mock Strawberry (Potentilla indica, also known as Duchesnea indica) produces yellow flowers with fruits held upright above the foliage, while woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca) has white flowers and typically bears sweeter, more aromatic fruits that hang below the leaves.