Waldsteinia ternata (Barren Strawberry)

Waldsteinia ternata
(Barren Strawberry) A compact plant with deep green, ruffled, glossy leaves forming a 6-8" mat primarily used as a ground cover. Yellow flowers in late spring/early summer. Leaves and flowers are strawberry-like but fruit is inedible. Drought tolerant once established. Grows easily in a wide variety of soils. Sun-dappled shade, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.