The ground-hugging plants spread easily by runners to forms patches.
Delicate white flowers bloom from mid to late spring, with the small but delicious berries appearing in early summer. 
In autumn the low growing foliage turns shades of maroon and red. 
Wild Strawberries are easily grown in a variety of soils.  They prefer full sun or light shade, and well-drained situations.
Wild Strawberry is a host plant for numerous small moths: Grizzled Skipper, Smith's Dart, Purple-Lined Sallow, and Crocus Geometer.