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Care decision	Barren strawberryWaldsteinia fragarioides
Light	Sun to partial shade; local heat and moisture determine the better exposure. Chicago Botanic Garden: barren strawberry
Water	Keep new plants adequately moist; established plants can tolerate occasional drying, with drainage still important.
Soil & growing mix	Well-drained, organically rich soil; clay can be tolerated where drainage is suitable. NC State Extension: Waldsteinia fragarioides
Mature size	About 3–6 inches high with an initial spread near 12 inches; colonies expand beyond a single plant.
Growing season	Yellow flowers in spring; foliage persistence depends on climate and exposure.
Winter & climate	Commonly listed for USDA zones 4–7; NC State also lists zone 3. Chicago Botanic Garden: barren strawberry
Container fit	Usually planted in the ground. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	Cooler regional performance is a better guide than assuming that any evergreen groundcover tolerates heat. Morton distinguishes this species from W. ternata and describes W. fragarioides as less heat tolerant.
Equipment to consider	Wilcox All-Pro 202S 14-inch digging trowel Water Right Everyday 400 Series, 7/16 inch × 50 feet, Olive
Evidence & next steps	Groundcovers guides → Plant Groundcovers in Dry Shade Without Sacrificing Tree Roots Space Groundcover Plugs for the Establishment Work You Can Maintain Screen a Groundcover for Regional Spread Before It Becomes Your Next Weed Read the growing reference NC State Extension: Waldsteinia fragarioides Chicago Botanic Garden: barren strawberry

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