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Waldsteinia ternata | Barren Strawberry

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DESCRIPTION
Waldsteinia ternata forms a dense carpet of glossy, three-lobed green leaves that remain tidy through the growing season. In mid to late spring, bright yellow, five-petaled flowers rise just above the foliage, creating a luminous ground-level display. Native to central and eastern Europe, it spreads steadily by short rhizomes, knitting the surface into an even, leafy cover.

Gardeners value its ability to weave gentle color through shaded borders, woodland paths, and beneath shrubs, where the persistent foliage maintains continuity beyond the flowering period. Long-lived colonies provide structure and seasonal brightness, supporting layered plantings and soft transitions between larger perennials and ground-hugging companions.

DESCRIPTION
Waldsteinia ternata forms a dense carpet of glossy, three-lobed green leaves that remain tidy through the growing season. In mid to late spring, bright yellow, five-petaled flowers rise just above the foliage, creating a luminous ground-level display. Native to central and eastern Europe, it spreads steadily by short rhizomes, knitting the surface into an even, leafy cover.

Gardeners value its ability to weave gentle color through shaded borders, woodland paths, and beneath shrubs, where the persistent foliage maintains continuity beyond the flowering period. Long-lived colonies provide structure and seasonal brightness, supporting layered plantings and soft transitions between larger perennials and ground-hugging companions.

  • Family: Rosaceae
    Height: 4 to 6 in
    Width: 12 to 24 in
    Foliage color: Glossy, trifoliate leaves in deep green, often remaining evergreen in mild climates and taking on bronze tones in winter
    Flower color: Clear, bright yellow with five rounded petals surrounding a small golden center
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; spreads gradually by runners and benefits from occasional thinning
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Bees and other early-season pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Under Trees
    ‍ ‍ ● Pathways & Walkways
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Acorus                Skimmias
         Astilbes               Blechnums
         Carexes              Heucheras

    Design Tip:
    Use broad drifts to create a seamless transition between shrubs, trees, and taller woodland perennials. The glossy foliage provides a consistent foundation, while bright spring flowers illuminate shaded spaces and guide the eye naturally through the landscape.