Hautbois Strawberry (Fragaria moschata)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Fragaria moschata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to July, and the seeds ripen from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and succulent. — Sweet and succulent.; The fruit is small but has an excellent flavour and is very aromatic.; It is greatly superior to the cultivated strawberries, but is not very freely produced.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests and shrubberies, and amongst tall grass. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)