Waldsteinia : the herbaceous plant

Many easy-to-grow perennial plants can improve boring yards or gardens. They don't need special climates, winter protection, or complex care. Waldsteinia is one such plant that has become popular recently.

Waldsteinia is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. There are six types, but only four can grow well in cities. It lives a long time and grows quickly. It adapts easily and can grow in various climates, even cold ones.

The plant is named after Franz Adam Waldstein, an Austrian botanist. It is also called "barren strawberry" in many places. Waldsteinia originally came from North America.

Waldsteinia grows in many areas. Each type prefers a specific habitat. It is common in northern Asia, Central Europe, and North America. In Russia, it grows in Irkutsk, Buryatia, Krasnoyarsk, and the Far East.

This plant likes cool climates. In mild winters, it stays green all year.