Wild Coastal Strawberry Plants

One of the three main varieties of wild strawberry in B.C., the Coastal Strawberry, or Beach Strawberry, is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial, ground cover with dark green, shiny leaves and round, red, edible berries. 

Adapted to the Pacific coast regions of North and South American, Coastal Strawberries are salt and drought tolerant, thrive in sandy/loam soils and provide excellent erosion control.

Coastal Strawberries spread easily by runners, creating a dense, edible ground cover. Runners can be easily controlled and transplanted. Coastal Strawberry plants can take light foot traffic, so can be considered as a lawn alternative. 

Common names: Beach Strawberry, Coastal Strawberry, Chilean Strawberry, Common Strawberry

Edible: Fruit 
Harvest timing: June - July

Scientific name: Fragaria chiloensis
Light requirements: Full sun to part sun
Full-grown size: 3-6" tall and wide, spreads like a ground cover
Hardiness: Zone 4
Pollination: Cross-pollinated 
Wildlife: Supports birds, small mammals, insects
Origin: Native to Pacific coastal regions of North and South America
Noteworthy: The Beach Strawberry is one of the parent species of today's modern cultivated strawberry varieties. Deer resistant.

WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.