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Ericaceae
Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica
Enduring elegance.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Pieris
- Native to
- Japan, China, Taiwan
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 4-8 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- acidic, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Named after the Pierides, the nine Muses of Greek mythology, for the plant's graceful beauty.
- The cascading chains of bell-shaped flowers closely resemble lily-of-the-valley.
- New spring growth emerges in brilliant shades of red, bronze, or pink before turning green.
- All parts of the plant are highly toxic due to grayanotoxins, which can affect heart rhythm.
- Honey made from Pieris nectar is called 'mad honey' and has been used as a weapon since antiquity.
Color meanings
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sacrifice
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eternal beauty