Rubus odoratus

Purple Flowering Raspberry, Flowering Raspberry, Virginia Raspberry, Thimbleberry

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen
Height 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Orange, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect, weeping
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive