Wood Strawberry is a perennial, with white flowers, edible red fruits, and spreads by horizontal above ground stems (stolons). Fragaria californica, (F. vesca), Wood Strawberry makes a good ground cover for dry to damp shady areas or sunny areas with moderate water. Excellent for a small court yard or walkway that sets in moist shade.
Native to shady places, Sierra Nevada mountains, and the coast ranges. Cold tolerant to at least 10 F., if not 0F.