10 Seeds Fragaria vesca Alpine Strawberry Perennial Heirloom Fruit

Fragaria vesca, commonly known as Alpine Strawberry, is a compact perennial that produces small, intensely flavored berries prized for their sweet aroma and delicate texture. Unlike common garden strawberries, this variety forms neat clumps without runners, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and small-space gardens.

The tiny fruits are ideal for fresh eating, garnishing desserts, or adding to jams and preserves. Plants are ornamental as well as productive, with attractive trifoliate leaves and white blossoms. They perform well in partial shade and can be grown as a groundcover or edging plant.
Species: Fragaria vesca
Variety: Alpine Strawberry
Type: Perennial herbaceous plant
Plant_Habit: Compact clumping rosette, runnerless
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, rich, slightly acidic loam
Days_to_Harvest: 90-120 days from sowing
Zones: 3-10
Germination: 14-30 days at 60-70F, surface sow, light required
Sowing: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Berries are small but highly aromatic; plants may be short-lived but self-sow readily