Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Fragaria x ‘Lipstick’
Lipstick Strawberry
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches, spreads by runners
- Flower color
- Bright pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early fall, with continuous blooming throughout the season
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; minimal care needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies; birds may be drawn to the small fruit (not edible for humans)
About this plant
Fragaria x 'Lipstick' is an ornamental strawberry variety prized for its vibrant, deep pink flowers and decorative appeal. The plant blooms profusely from late spring through summer, producing vivid, lipstick-colored flowers that stand out against its green foliage. While it does produce small strawberries, they are more ornamental than edible, making this variety more suited for its visual impact in borders, containers, or as ground cover.
Developed as a hybrid, Fragaria x 'Lipstick' originated from crosses between garden strawberries and wild species to create an eye-catching, low-maintenance ornamental plant. Its creeping habit and bright floral display make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add color to rock gardens, hanging baskets, or garden edges. The plant's bright flowers attract pollinators, adding to its charm and value in a decorative landscape.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Cottage Gardens · Containers · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Candytuft · Coral bells · Daylilies · Creeping phlox · Catmint · Stonecrops
Design tip
Allow this spreading groundcover to weave between larger perennials, softening planting edges while filling open spaces with continuous color. Repeating informal drifts along pathways or border fronts creates a unified composition that remains attractive throughout the growing season.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
