Rubus odoratus
Common name: Purple Flowering Raspberry
Rubus odoratus blooms in June and sporadically the rest of the summer. Showy purple flowers are visible from quite a distance. Fruit is edible and ripe in August, which is a dry aggregate with good flavor. Outstanding brown exfoliating bark exposes a white inner bark. Tends to create thickets and is best used in shrub borders. Prefers good garden soil and full to half day sun. Can grow in denser shade but will not flower or fruit well. Fall color is a muted yellow.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Late Spring
Urban environment
Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading, Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Whitish
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 6 Feet
- Max width
- 6 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit