Rocky Mountain Raspberry
Rubus deliciosus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CO, NM, OK and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Rocky Mountain raspberry is a deciduous shrub that produces showy white flowers in late spring and early summer. This plant forms an attractive rounded bush and is well-adapted to growing conditions with moderate water needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Rocky Mountain Raspberry is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in winter when dormant
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during the blooming season from May through July. The fruits that follow provide food for birds and small mammals.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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