Strawberry 'Earliglow'
Fragaria x ananassa 'Earliglow' · Rosaceae
| Type | groundcover (companion layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 0.75 ft tall × 1.5 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | M (moderate) |
| Deer resistance | low |
| Drought tolerance | low |
| Hardiness | 3-9 |
| Maintenance | medium |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Apr, May |
| Harvest | May, Jun |
| Expected yield | 3 lb/yr |
| Source | TreeYo ($6) |
Planning price
$6.00 per plant listed
treeyo · Strawberry - Earliglow
June-bearer, very reliable for the Cincinnati area.
Design notes
Early heirloom with the best flavour of the June-bearing types.
Historic uses
Traditional remedy for diarrhoea and inflammation; leaf tea for gastric upsets.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 5/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 7/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 7/10 |
| Complexity of care | 7/10 |
| Medicinal value | 4/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | F | 6 | Edible groundcover under the trees. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | F | 8 | Groundcover between the trees. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | C | 10 | Native strawberry carpet. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | F | 6 | Groundcover. |