{"product_id":"10-seeds-fragaria-vesca-alpine-strawberry-perennial-heirloom-fruit","title":"10 Seeds Fragaria vesca Alpine Strawberry Perennial Heirloom Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFragaria 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Fragaria vesca\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Alpine Strawberry\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Perennial herbaceous plant\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Compact clumping rosette, runnerless\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, rich, slightly acidic loam\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 90-120 days from sowing\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-10\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 14-30 days at 60-70F, surface sow, light required\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 8-12 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Berries are small but highly aromatic; plants may be short-lived but self-sow readily\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663199273096,"sku":"EXGA-585","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_c27b9f76-62f7-487b-918e-fc7d88ecc615.png?v=1791896008","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-fragaria-vesca-alpine-strawberry-perennial-heirloom-fruit","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}