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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 1.196.500 USDA Zone: 3 - 9  Duchesnea indica Common name :  Mock Strawberry Somewhat similar in appearance to a regular strawberry, this plant is a fast-spreading evergreen groundcover for shady areas or sunny, moist sites. It forms a mat of green foliage, studded with tiny yellow flowers for most of the season, which develop into showy red fruits. Berries are dry and tasteless. Plants increase themselves by sending out above-ground runners in all directions. Newly rooted small plants may be moved at almost any time. This plant tolerates moderate foot traffic once established. May be mown if desired in the spring. Spreads too quickly for the flower border. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Average   Dry   Moist Care Level   Easy Flower Colour   Yellow Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid Summer   Late Summer   Late Spring   Early Fall Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Containers   Deer Resistant   Drought Tolerant   Evergreen   Ground Cover   Massed   Woodland Flower Head Size   Very Small Height    5-10 cm    2-4 inches Spread    60-90 cm    23-35 inches Foot Traffic    Moderate Growth Rate    Fast  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant What others say about this plant... Mock strawberry is a tiny, low-growing plant that seems to thrive in deep shade as well as in full sun, but watch out! Its running stems are very quick to jump the fence and invade neighboring plantings. And the plant thrives in lawns!; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose Best Selling 4th Edition Now Available! Now only $15.95 USD $17.95 CDN More info

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