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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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