Which broadleaf perennial is known for spreading through rhizomes or stolons?

The appropriate choice is wild strawberry, as this broadleaf perennial is capable of spreading through both rhizomes and stolons. Rhizomes are underground stems that can produce new shoots and roots, allowing the plant to spread and colonize new areas. Stolons, or runners, are horizontal above-ground stems that also develop into new plants at their nodes.

Wild strawberry's ability to propagate vegetatively through these structures is significant for its survival and expansion in various habitats. This reproductive strategy allows wild strawberry to establish itself in environments where the seed-to-soil contact might be less favorable, thus ensuring greater success in its ecosystem.

In contrast, wild garlic does not typically spread this way; it reproduces mainly through bulbs. Leafminers refer to a type of pest, not a plant, and bahia grass, while a grass, primarily spreads through seeds and not by the same method as the broadleaf perennials like the wild strawberry.