Geum fragarioides
Appalachian barren strawberry or dry strawberry
(syn. Waldsteinia fragarioides)
Great native, evergreen groundcover
Will naturalize; spreads via rhizomes
Glossy leaves divided into 3 serrated segments
5 petaled yellow flowers bloom April to May
Bright, golden-yellow, 5-petaled flowers bloom early to late spring creating a striking accent against evergreen, trifoliate leaves. Flowers and foliage appear on separate stalks; foliage spreads by rhizomes just below the soil surface. A multi-seasonal, ornamental groundcover for the native garden.
Height
3-6 Inches
Spread
6-12 Inches
Spacing
10 Inches
Bloom Color
Yellow
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7