Add a woodland edge look with Rubus odoratus (Flowering Raspberry), a thornless, suckering native shrub valued for its showy, rosy-purple flowers and bold, maple-like foliage. You will get the most blooms with more sun, but it also performs well in part shade, making it useful where many flowering shrubs struggle.

Expect a mature height of about 3-6 feet with a broad, arching habit and a wide spread (often 6-12 feet) as new canes arise from the base and from suckers. Give it room to naturalize, or keep it in bounds by cutting out wandering shoots and thinning canes as needed. It is a good choice for large borders, native plant gardens, and informal screens.

Plant in average to fertile soil that holds some moisture yet drains well. In full sun, regular moisture helps keep growth lush and flowering steady through the long early-to-late summer bloom season. The fragrant flowers are followed by purple-red fruits that are edible, though typically mild compared with true raspberries. Birds and other wildlife often enjoy the fruit, and the flowers support pollinators.

Care is straightforward: mulch to conserve moisture, water during dry spells the first year, and prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead, damaged, or oldest canes at the base to refresh the clump. Rubus odoratus is hardy in USDA zones 4-6.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-6 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 36-72"
• Spread: 72-144"
• Attracts: Birds
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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