species 68,252 observations
Virginia Strawberry
Fragaria virginiana
Field notes
Supports All
284
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Northern Grizzled Skipper, Bridled Arches Moth, Purple Arches Moth, Smith's Dart
69
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Panurginus potentillae
1
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Bristly Rose Sawfly, Small Gooseberry Sawyer
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Goldenrod Crab Spider, American Robin, Eastern Cottontail, Scarlet Tanager
35
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Pine Elfin, Confusing Furrow Bee, Greater Bee Fly, Silvery Blue
177
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Erosion
- Plant type
- Wildflower Ground cover
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.