Purple-Flowering Raspberry [Rubus odoratus] found near mile marker 437 on the Blue Ridge Parkway on 25 July 2013. It’s a member of the Rose (Rosaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 308-309, says it blooms in summer in rocky woods and borders.
USDA Plants Listing: Rubus odoratus
Purple-Flowering Raspberry on Blue Ridge Parkway – 25 July 2013
