FREE: Red Raspberry Plants

what zones is it best in? would it survive the frost/winter and come back(perrenial)?

Bearded irises perform best in well-drained soils in full sun. To avoid problems in poorly drained soils, plant bearded irises in raised beds. They are excellent plants for perennial beds and borders. Bearded irises are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10.

:) But what about these raspberries? What zones do these grow in? Do you know the variety of raspberry they are? I'm in 9b and while a few do well this far south, most don't do well south of zone 8.

I don't know the variety. They are very prolific and came from a neighbor. But we don't talk. I searched you hardy question. Many varieties were hardy, even wild ones with no care. Here is a quote:

All Raspberries prefer sandy, well draining soil and full sun to partial shade. The Raspberries I picked then, and the ones I pick now, were juiciest where they were shaded by the forest canopy. Those of you in the hotter Southern States should bear this in mind and provide your Raspberries with afternoon shade from the sun. If your soil is too heavy and wet they will develop root rot. Take heart in the knowledge that Raspberries do very well in raised beds. Plenty of composted organic matter is a helpful addition.

There were years when the Raspberry crop failed. I'd go trotting merrily to the clearing and find nothing but shriveled berries. Crop failure is mainly due to dry weather conditions. Water is a must for the developing Raspberry fruit. This and some cool evenings. Raspberries are hardy to Zone 3 and do well up to Zone 9. Warmer than Zone 9 and they don't stand much chance of surviving. It is possible, but difficult.