Common Name
Flowering raspberry
Purple-flowering raspberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
4.0 -
8.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Rocky upland forests (usually mesic to dry-mesic), boulder fields, woodlands, shaded outcrops, and clearings; usually on moderately to strongly base-rich substrates. S: Frequent to common in the mountains; rare in the northern Piedmont.
Wildlife Value: Beneficial for songbirds, game birds, butterflies, bees, large and small mammals. Also used for nesting material for bees. This plant provides nectar for pollinators.
Flower Color
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
July
August
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
127
Recommended for
Nurseries that may carry live plant