Depending on the species and variety this plant s foliage is green solid purple or purple with white spots.
Full sun japanese garden plants.
Japanese gardens are used for contemplation.
Think calming and serene.
The leaves of evergreen species turn shades of red and russet in winter.
Most creeping sedums prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
It reaches 5 feet in height and spreads 6 feet wide.
Japanese barberry is a deciduous shrub that thrives in full sun and moist soil.
It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates.
Japanese gardens often showcase the different shades of green and moss is used in many japanese temple gardens.
For inspiration look at tea gardens and the temple gardens of kyoto.
Although no rulebook exists for choosing plants for a japanese garden some plants are traditional in such a garden including those that provide year.
Create a tranquil space inspired by the gardens of japan using these key plants.
A mature lotus specimen is something to behold and some varieties sport leaves that are 3 feet in diameter.
This shrub blooms in april producing 1 4 inch yellow flowers.
If you are lucky enough to have space and resources to create a water garden the lotus is a must have plant for japanese gardens.