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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial to full sun; tolerates light shade in hot summer climates to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries out; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; thrives in temperate to cool climates; protect from extreme midday heat in warm regions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Trifoliate, glossy green leaflets with serrated margins, resembling wild strawberry foliage
- Flower: Bright yellow, five-petaled blooms, 1–2 cm in diameter
- Fruit: Small, red, strawberry-like accessory fruit with minimal edible flesh
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once per month. Use diluted, low-nitrogen feed to promote flowering rather than foliage overgrowth
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface and work into the top 1 cm of soil to avoid pest attractionPruning
- Trim overgrown runners to control spread and maintain neat ground cover
- Remove spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering through early summer
- Clear dead foliage in early spring to promote new, healthy growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA confirmed non-toxic; no adverse effects from ingestion or contact
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; ingestion causes no adverse effects
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ground cover for rock gardens, border edges, or under shrubs; ornamental foliage and yellow blooms
