Waldsteinea fragarioides

Strawberry-like evergreen foliage forms a dense, weed-smothering mat 4 – 6″ tall. Yellow flowers April – May to 8″ tall. Full sun – moderate shade. Durable, widely adaptable. Dry shade tolerant. Small to large-scale groundcover, tree islands, among shrubs. Deer resistant. Northeastern U.S. native. Zone 3.