Quick answer: Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist |
| Soil | Moist to drier soils |
| Bloom | Mar-Jun |
| Height | 3-9 ft typically, up to 12 ft |
| Wildlife value | Valuable to songbirds, game birds, mammals, native bees/bumble bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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Where is Salmonberry native?
Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is native to Alaska. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Salmonberry bloom?
Salmonberry blooms Mar-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Salmonberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist. Soil: Moist to drier soils. Mature height: 3-9 ft typically, up to 12 ft.
Is Salmonberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Valuable to songbirds, game birds, mammals, native bees/bumble bees.
Is Salmonberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Salmonberry is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Salmonberry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Rubus spectabilis on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Salmonberry.
- Red huckleberry Vaccinium parvifolium
- Western columbine Aquilegia formosa
- Water birch Betula occidentalis
- Beach strawberry Fragaria chiloensis
- Nootka rose Rosa nutkana
- Mountain hemlock Tsuga mertensiana
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