Rubus odoratus
Species
Also called purple-flowered raspberry, flowering raspberry, Virginia raspberry
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Wild raspberries are perennial fruiting shrubs in the Rubus genus” — Wild Raspberries: Identification, Uses, and Benefits
“Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C
“Rubus odoratus typically exhibits moderate water needs, preferring consistently moist soil without becoming waterlogged.” — Rubus Odoratus (Flowering Raspberry) | Hometuary
“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 Zone 3–8” — How to Care for purpleflowering raspberry (Rubus odoratus)
“36"–72" W” — Purple-flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus) | Native Plant Guide | Pollinator Patch App
“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
“propagated from bare root, seed, or sprigs” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C
“It is usually planted in early spring or fall” — Rubus Odoratus L. Var. Odoratus - Purpleflowering Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks
“Fruits are available July-October and are edible” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C
“Flowers give way to 3/4" diameter, cup-shaped red fruits” — Rubus odoratus (Blackberry, Dewberry, Purple Flowering Raspberry, Purple Flowering-raspberry) | North C
from Rubus · “Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips
“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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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Rubus odoratus
- Fact sheet: 11 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian