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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a sunny position in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 6 weeks or more at 15°c. A period of cold stratification may speed up germination. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division of runners in spring or late summer. Very easy, they can be planted out straight into their permanent positions.

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