Beach Strawberry
Fragaria chiloensis
Also known as Chilean Strawberry, Coastal Strawberry, Chiloe Strawberry
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Beach Strawberry is a low-growing evergreen groundcover with white flowers and large, sweet red berries. It thrives in sandy coastal conditions and makes an excellent edible landscape plant.
Why grow it
Beach Strawberry offers better salt and sand tolerance than most garden strawberry cultivars, making it a practical choice for coastal properties where standard varieties struggle. Its evergreen habit and groundcover form provide year-round soil stabilization and erosion control on slopes, while the edible berries add functional productivity to landscape plantings. Compared to ornamental groundcovers, it delivers both aesthetic value and food production without requiring the annual replanting or intensive management of conventional strawberry beds.
Watch out for
Plants may spread aggressively via runners in ideal conditions, requiring periodic thinning to prevent overcrowding. Fruit production can be inconsistent in hot inland climates or heavy shade, and plants may need supplemental water during extended dry periods despite their coastal origin. Dense groundcover growth can trap moisture and create conditions favorable to fungal issues if air circulation is poor.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Chile and Argentina
Native to: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Beach Strawberry is a low-growing evergreen groundcover with white flowers and large, sweet red berries. It thrives in sandy coastal conditions and makes an excellent edible landscape plant.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Beach Strawberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Beach Strawberry offers better salt and sand tolerance than most garden strawberry cultivars, making it a practical choice for coastal properties where standard varieties struggle. Its evergreen habit and groundcover form provide year-round soil stabilization and erosion control on slopes, while the edible berries add functional productivity to landscape plantings. Compared to ornamental groundcovers, it delivers both aesthetic value and food production without requiring the annual replanting or intensive management of conventional strawberry beds.
Watch out for
Plants may spread aggressively via runners in ideal conditions, requiring periodic thinning to prevent overcrowding. Fruit production can be inconsistent in hot inland climates or heavy shade, and plants may need supplemental water during extended dry periods despite their coastal origin. Dense groundcover growth can trap moisture and create conditions favorable to fungal issues if air circulation is poor.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Chile and Argentina
Native to: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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