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Rubus odoratus

Species

Also called purple-flowered raspberry, flowering raspberry, Virginia raspberry

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Rubus odoratus
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

“Wild raspberries are perennial fruiting shrubs in the Rubus genus” — Wild Raspberries: Identification, Uses, and Benefits

Lightpartial shade to full sun

“Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C

Watermoderate water needs, preferring consistently moist soil without becoming waterlogged

“Rubus odoratus typically exhibits moderate water needs, preferring consistently moist soil without becoming waterlogged.” — Rubus Odoratus (Flowering Raspberry) | Hometuary

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“A slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is ideal for the plant” — Rubus Odoratus L. Var. Odoratus - Purpleflowering Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Hardiness zones3–8

“Hardiness Zone 3–8” — How to Care for purpleflowering raspberry (Rubus odoratus)

Height67–75.5 in

“Rubus odoratus L. var. odoratus can grow up to 2.5 meters tall and 2 meters wide” — Rubus Odoratus L. Var. Odoratus - Purpleflowering Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Propagationseed, sprigs

“propagated from bare root, seed, or sprigs” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C

Transplantearly spring or fall

“It is usually planted in early spring or fall” — Rubus Odoratus L. Var. Odoratus - Purpleflowering Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Ready whenJuly-October

“Fruits are available July-October and are edible” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C

Edible partsfruits

“Flowers give way to 3/4" diameter, cup-shaped red fruits” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C

Toxicitynot toxic

from Rubus · “Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Companionsbees, butterflies

“The plant is also attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies” — Rubus Odoratus L. Var. Odoratus - Purpleflowering Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

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