Native California Blackberry Seeds, Pacific Blackberry, Trailing Blackberry(20 Seeds)

Native Pacific Trailing California Blackberry Seeds ndash; Native West Coast Bramble with Sweet FruitThe Pacific Trailing Blackberry (Rubus ursinus) is a wild, native blackberry of the West Coast and the only blackberry species truly native to California. Unlike the upright, invasive Himalayan blackberry, this variety has a low, trailing habit, weaving gracefully through meadows, woodland edges, and streambanks. Its delicate white to pink-tinged blossoms in spring give way to clusters of small but intensely flavorful blackberries by summer.Native Non-invasive: A true California native, unlike the aggressive Himalayan blackberry, this species supports local ecosystems and wildlife. It is not only native to California though, it is also native to the following states as well as British Columbia:OregonWashingtonIdahoMontanaFlavorful Fruit: Produces smaller but sweeter and more aromatic berries than most cultivated blackberries. Beloved by foragers, birds, and pollinators alike. Nobody likes those fat but tasteless blackberries from the store! Nothing is better than fresh picked when truly ripe instead of picking pre-maturely in order to extend the shelf life of the fruit. Wild blackberries taste nothing like the tasteless store-bought type.Ecological Value: Provides nectar for pollinators, fruit for wildlife, and cover for small animals. Excellent for naturalized plantings, habitat gardens, or restoration projects.Botanical Name: Rubus ursinusCommon Names: California blackberry, Pacific trailing blackberryType: Perennial, deciduous brambleGrowth Habit: Trailing, sprawling vines (3ndash;6 ft or more)Bloom Time: SpringFruit Time: Summer (Junendash;August)Perennial zones: 6ndash;9Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to various conditionsGrowing TipsStart seeds by stratifying for 90 days in moist medium at 35ndash;40deg;F to break dormancy. Sow in spring into pots or a prepared bed with well-draining soil. Germination can be slow and irregular. Once established, plants spread by trailing stems and root where nodes touch the ground. Provide space to sprawl or train along a fence for easier harvest.