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
Moist
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Can be weedy
Groundcover
Recommended for gardening
Groundcover
Recommended for gardening