Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
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How to care
Fragaria × ananassa, commonly known as the garden strawberry, is a popular fruit-bearing plant. It thrives in well-draining soil with consistent moisture and benefits from full sun exposure. Regular care includes watering, fertilizing, and occasional trimming to promote healthy growth and fruit production.

Light Preference
Full Sun
Part Shade
Propagation
Division
Offsets
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Edible parts
Strawberries are widely appreciated for their aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. They are commonly eaten fresh and are also used in a variety of prepared foods such as jams, ice creams, and chocolates.
Informational only — not a guarantee that a part is safe to eat. Missing data does not mean a plant is inedible.
Other names
- Garden strawberry
Taxonomy
- Order
- Rosales
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Fragaria