Fragaria virginiana 
If you are looking for a native lawn-replacement, wild strawberry will be one of the first plants we suggest.
 
This ground-hugging perennial spreads via runners, be sure to give it plenty of room and it will fill in an area with lush dark green foliage, sweet tiny white flowers in the Spring, and even sweeter tiny berries.
 
Fragaria virginiana can handle moderate foot traffic, can be mowed (although you will miss out on the berries!) and is an important food source for wildlife from birds, small mammals, bees, and at least 81 species of butterflies and moths.
 
Use: Consume like the domesticated strawberry we all know. These are smaller and tastier but don't last long after picked. So eat them up!
 
Plants can be purchased in-person or online (with in-person pick-up).
All online orders will be ready for pick-up 24-72 hours after purchase. You will receive an email to let you know when your order is ready. We kindly ask that you pick-up any orders within one week of purchase. 
 
photos courtesy of Dan Wilder