Creeping Raspberry
Wed, 08/12/2009 - 9:11am — Kathy Ormiston
Photo Credit:
Kathy Ormiston, PADG
Botanical Name:
Rubus pentalobus
Pronunciation:
(ROO-bus pen-tuh-LOH-bus)
Common Name:
Creeping Raspberry
Plant Type:
Ground cover
Mature Size:
6 ft. wide and 6 in. to 12 in. tall
Water Requirements:
Low: water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Half sun to shade
Flower Color :
Small white flowers
Rubus pentalobus is a tough, low maintenance ground cover that does well in dry shade -- a rare combination. We also like that the dense, spiny branches discourage weeds.
The tiny fruit of Rubus pentalobus is edible, although you'll probably only get enough to sprinkle on a bowl of cereal.