Is Barren Strawberry safe for pets?

Yes, Barren Strawberry (Potentilla Sterilis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Barren Strawberry easy to care for?

Barren Strawberry has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Barren Strawberry grow indoors?

Barren Strawberry is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Barren Strawberry (Potentilla Sterilis) is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Potentilla sterilis is a perennial herbaceous plant in the rose family, resembling wild strawberry but without edible fruit.

Last updated: February 2026

Barren Strawberry

Potentilla Sterilis

Potentilla sterilis is a perennial herbaceous plant in the rose family, resembling wild strawberry but without edible fruit.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, early spring flower display, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Barren Strawberry

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rosaceae

Genus:Potentilla