Alpine Strawberry
Fragaria vesca
Last reviewed: June 2026
Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–8" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Alpine strawberry is a compact native groundcover that produces small white flowers in spring followed by tiny edible berries. This low-growing perennial forms neat clumps with attractive three-leaflet foliage and spreads moderately by runners.
In an HOA neighborhood
Alpine Strawberry is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in winter as deciduous groundcover
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract bees, beetles, and flies during the spring blooming period. Birds and small mammals enjoy the tiny strawberries that follow the flowers.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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