Geum fragarioides

A woodland species found throughout NY. Frequently used in horticulture as a mat-forming groundcover under the prior name Waldsteinia fragarioides. (Note that some taxonomists have reverted to or never changed from Waldsteinia, but FLNPS follows the NYFA Atlas.)

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Barren Strawberry
Alternate Scientific Names: 
Waldsteinia fragarioides
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Can be weedy
Groundcover
Recommended for gardening

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