Fragaria moschata

Fragaria moschata

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Hungary | Italy | Netherlands | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Sicilia | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Fragaria
Species:
Fragaria moschata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash