Duchesnea indica (Rosaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Duchesnea indica
Evergreen perennial
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The Duchesnea indica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. fragarioides. Fragaria indica.

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Latin Name:  Duchesnea indica
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Andrews.)Focke.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Shady places in woods, grassy slopes, ravines in low mountains, all over Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position[175]. Plants are at their best in semi-shade, though they are not too fussy[214] and can succeed in quite dense shade[208, 214]. They also grow well in a rock garden[1]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[200]. A very ornamental plant[1] but it can be invasive, spreading freely by means of runners[187]. Plants are more or less evergreen, though they can be browned by severe frosts[214]. Plants sometimes self-sow in British gardens[214].

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