With its oversized leaves, rambling habit, and beautiful magenta flowers, Flowering Raspberry is a downright magical plant. Brighten a shady spot with its bright green foliage, feed your backyard birds with its desirable fruits, and indulge in the beauty and fragrance of its bright blooms. Plus, unlike its raspberry and blackberry relatives, no thorns!
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; medium to moist soil
Size: 5' - 8' tall, 10' spread
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract a variety of native bees and pollinating beetles; fruits eaten by birds and small mammals
Photos: Samantha Nestory, Laura Cruz