Rubus odoratus aka Purpleflowering Raspberry

Rubus odoratus, also known as the purple-flowered raspberry, flowering raspberry, or Virginia raspberry, is a shrub that is native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Ontario and Wisconsin, and south along the Appalachian Mountains as far as Georgia and Alabama. Unlike many other species in the Rubus genus, Rubus odoratus has perennial stems that can grow up to 3 meters (10 feet) tall and does not have thorns. Its palmately lobed leaves have five (rarely three or seven) lobes and can grow up to 25 cm (10 inches) long and broad, resembling maple leaves. From early spring to early fall, the plant produces magenta or occasionally white flowers that are 3–5 cm (1.2–2 inches) in diameter and have five petals. The plant's fruit, which matures in late summer to early autumn, is a large, flat raspberry with many drupelets that is rather fuzzy to the touch and tongue and is edible. While Rubus odoratus is not commonly grown as a houseplant, it is possible to do so. The plant needs regular watering to thrive and does best in long-lasting, direct light, less than 1 foot from a window. It prefers soil that is well-draining, and if repotted each time it doubles in size, it should not need added fertilizers. As a member of the Rubus genus, Rubus odoratus is a unique and interesting addition to any plant collection.