Quick answer: Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is native to 30 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Variable soils, moderately acid |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 4 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Berries attract wildlife, larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Grizzled Skipper, supports native bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Virginia strawberry
Where is Virginia strawberry native?
Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is native to 30 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Virginia strawberry bloom?
Virginia strawberry blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Virginia strawberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Variable soils, moderately acid. Mature height: Up to 4 in tall.
Is Virginia strawberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Berries attract wildlife, larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Grizzled Skipper, supports native bees.
Is Virginia strawberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Virginia strawberry is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Virginia strawberry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Fragaria virginiana on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Virginia strawberry.
- Whorled milkweed Asclepias verticillata
- Fragrant sumac Rhus aromatica
- Partridge pea Chamaecrista fasciculata
- White heath aster Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans
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