9 Traditional Japanese Plants For Your Garden

These nine plants are Japanese icons that are perfect for a zen garden or lovers of Japanese culture.

USDA growing zones: 3 to 8 depending on the varietyColor varieties: Red, pink, yellow, and white depending on the varietySun exposure: Partial to fullSoil needs: Well-drained, rich, acidic soil

USDA growing zones: 5 to 8 (varies by type)Sun exposure: Full to partialSoil needs: Aerated, light, and rich

USDA growing zones: 7 to 9 depending on the varietyColor varieties: White, pink, or red depending on the varietySun exposure: Light or dappled shadeSoil needs: Well-drained, rich, loamy soil

USDA growing zones: 5 to 7 depending on the varietyColor varieties: Pink or whiteSun exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil needs: Well-drained soil of any type

USDA growing zones: 3 to 9Color varieties: Deep purple to white bloomsSun exposure: ShadeSoil needs: Well-drained amended soil

USDA growing zones: 5 to 9Color varieties: Blue, pink, or white depending on the soilSun exposure: Partial shadeSoil needs: Well-drained amended soil

USDA growing zones: 3 to 9Color varieties: Blue, purple, white, yellow, pink, orange, brown, red, and black depending on the varietySun exposure: Full sunSoil needs: Well-drained amended soil

USDA growing zones: 4 to 12 depending on the varietyColor varieties: Blue, purple, white, pink, and red depending on the varietySun exposure: Full sunSoil needs: Soil with low organic content, either sandy or clay

USDA growing zones: 5 to 8Color varieties: Bluish-purple, lavender, or mauveSun exposure: Full to partial sunSoil needs:  Well-drained amended soil