| Description | Lipstick Ornamental Strawberry (Fragaria)A rapid spreading ground cover for the full to part sun areas of the garden. Needs moist well-drained soil. |
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| Pronunciation | (frag-AY-ree-uh) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Sunlight | full to part sun |
| Moisture | average, prefers moist |
| Soil & Site | well drained, moist |
| Flowers | dark rose-red flowers |
| Fruit | may produce an edible fruit |
| Leaves | dark green leaves |
| Stems | spreads by runners (stolons) |
| Dimensions | Space 12 inches on center, spreads by stolons |
| Propagation | division |
| Cultivar Origin | This Fragaria was developed in 1966 by crossing the garden strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) with marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) which has red-purple flowers. The selection was made in the Netherlands. |
| Misc Facts | AKA: Lipstick Ornamental Strawberry |
| Notes & Reference | #203-North Creek Nursery (www.northcreeknurseries.com) |
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