Fragaria vesca
A herbaceous perennial that produces white flowers followed by small flavoursome strawberries late Spring/early Summer.
Position: Full sun Requires moist, well drained position.
Height: 20cm.
Height: 20cm.
Harvest: When ripe and eat within 1 hour to enjoy the full flavour. Can be frozen.
Uses: Wild strawberries can be added to fruit salad, pancakes, pies, muffins and jams or eaten fresh. Dried leaves can be infused to make tea.
Uses: Wild strawberries can be added to fruit salad, pancakes, pies, muffins and jams or eaten fresh. Dried leaves can be infused to make tea.