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Kellogg's blackberry

Rubus kelloggii

Kellogg's blackberry (Rubus kelloggii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–7b. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms May–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to MO
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–7b
Mature size
4'–10'
Sun
Water
Bloom
May–Jul
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Kellogg's blackberry (Rubus kelloggii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–7b. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms May–Jul.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, kellogg's blackberry pairs naturally with: American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana).

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