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Raspberry - Rubus idaeus 'Lewis'


Common Name: Lewis Raspberry

Bloomtime: Summer

Bloomcolor: White

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 4.00 to 5.00 feet

Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet

Spacing: 1.50 to 2.00 feet

Water: Average Water Needs

Zone: 3

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts Birds, Butterflies

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