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Purple-flowering Raspberry

Rubus odoratus, Rosaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Beach StrawberryFragaria chiloensis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Clustered GooseberryRibes fasciculatum
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Dwarf ServiceberryAmelanchier pumila
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Arctic RaspberryRubus arcticus

Raspberry species often exhibit allelopathic effects against other Rubus species and compete for soil resources

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion ControlOrnamental

Edible Parts

BerriesYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

AstringentDigestive AidWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Purple-flowering Raspberry grow in?

Purple-flowering Raspberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Purple-flowering Raspberry?

Good companions for Purple-flowering Raspberry include Beach Strawberry, Clustered Gooseberry, Dwarf Serviceberry.

Design guilds with Purple-flowering Raspberry and see companion relationships visually.

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