Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum ~ Yakushimanum Pieris ga-native IMAGE: Manfred Werner - Tsui

IMAGE: Manfred Werner - Tsui

The  dense bamboo like foliage emerges scarlet red before maturing to blue green and slowly shifts from yellow tints to red in winter

Little Bluestem 'Standing Ovation' (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation')

IMAGES: Photo by David J

Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum ~ Yakushimanum Pieris ga-native IMAGE: Manfred Werner - TsuiYakushimanum Pieris is a slow growing dwarf evergreen shrub with a tight habit and small leathery deep green foliage. Dense clusters of drooping clear white bell flowers bloom in spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 1' 2' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High