Quick answer: Beach strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Sandy soils |
| Bloom | Apr-Jun |
| Height | Low ground cover, stems to 10 in |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds, excellent sand-binding ground cover |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Beach strawberry
Where is Beach strawberry native?
Beach strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) is native to Alaska. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Beach strawberry bloom?
Beach strawberry blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Beach strawberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Sandy soils. Mature height: Low ground cover, stems to 10 in.
Is Beach strawberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds, excellent sand-binding ground cover.
Is Beach strawberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Beach strawberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Beach strawberry?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Fragaria chiloensis by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Beach strawberry.
- Red huckleberry Vaccinium parvifolium
- Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis
- Western columbine Aquilegia formosa
- Pacific yew Taxus brevifolia
- Nootka rose Rosa nutkana
- Mountain hemlock Tsuga mertensiana
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