piedmont barren strawberry
Waldsteinia lobata
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Piedmont barren strawberry should be watered about once a week during the growing season. In hotter months this may need to be increased to twice weekly. Make sure the soil is completely dry before watering again. In the winter months, reduce watering to once a month or even less. The best way to check is to stick your finger into the soil, about 1 inch deep. If it is moist, then do not water.
sunlight
Piedmont barren strawberry (Waldsteinia lobata) is a sun-loving plant species and prefers 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight each day during the warmer months of the year. While this species of strawberry plant will tolerate partial shade for a short period of time, it does not perform well when exposed to any more than 3-4 hours of direct sunlight; especially when temperatures are at their highest. In regions where the summers are hot and the overall day length is increasing, shading plants during the hotest part of the day (usually between 11:00am and 3:00pm) is recommended for optimal growth and health.
pruning
Piedmont Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia lobata) should be pruned once every year, typically in early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should involve removing any damaged, diseased, or dead stems, as well as thinning the plant to allow for better air circulation and sunlight. This will help ensure the health and vibrancy of the plant and encourage it to produce abundant and healthy growth. For best results, it is important to remember to only remove up to 1 third of the plant so it does not become over pruned.
