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Arctic Raspberry
Rubus arcticus
In the United States:
Native
· also called nagoonberry, arctic bramble
Honeybees forage on Arctic raspberry flowers primarily for pollen, with limited nectar available, making it a supplementary rather than primary food source. Bloom peaks in June to July in cool northern climates, offering short-season support in wetland or boggy areas. This creeping subshrub prefers moist, acidic soils and is generally low-maintenance, though it can spread slowly via rhizomes and may attract deer browsing.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |