The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.

Up to about 5 m in height. The leaves are narrow oval to elliptical and the base is slightly heart-shaped or rounded. The leaves are thin and grassy and the surface is smooth or short hairs. It is a hermaphrodite and the flowering period is spring. The fruit sac is fully ripe in fall and has a diameter of about 1 to 1.3 cm and becomes a deep purple blue like white powder.

The japanese camellia is a small tree or shrub with glossy green leaves and showy white, pink or red flowers. Native to Japan, it has since spread around the world and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant, even becoming the official state flower of the U.S. state of Alabama. In China, it is considered a symbol of good luck and is a staple of many New Year's celebrations.

East asian eurya (Eurya japonica) is an evergreen shrub that will grow from 1.5 to 1.8 m tall and spread 1.2 to 1.5 m wide. It blooms from winter to spring with tiny creamy-white bell-shaped flowers. Dark blue berries ripen in fall on female plants if a male plant is close by.

Makko (Machilus thunbergii) is a massive evergreen tree that can grow to 27 m tall with a trunk diameter of more than 91 cm. The leaves are dark green and can change to lime green or crimson in spring. Bright green, star-shaped flowers bloom in spring. These round clusters of blossoms are replaced by dark blue berries in summer. Native to Japan, it thrives in warm climates.

Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is an evergreen ornamental shrub or small tree with dark, glossy leaves and numerous clusters of white flowers. It blooms in late spring, and the unpleasant scent of the flowers is sometimes derided. Japanese privet is considered an invasive species in certain parts of North America.

The common lantana is a flowering plant that grows best in tropical environments. It spread outside the Americas when the Dutch brought it to Europe. The plant is generally regarded as an unwanted weed that reduces biodiversity. Additionally, it is toxic to livestock and harms the output of farmland.

Wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri) is an ornamental flowering plant often found in gardens. Wishbone flower is native to tropical Asia and Africa. Gardeners often grow this species in hanging baskets because it is easy to grow from seeds or from small cuttings.

The wax of the shiro-damo was once used for making candles and soaps, while the wood was used for construction. To some extent, this medium-sized tree has also found its use as an ornamental, but only in frost-free regions. It is prized for its multiseasonal interest.

Asiatic jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) is a plant species native to northeast Asia, India and Malaysia. The latin name Trachelospermum asiaticum means seed from Asia. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Japanese laurel is native only to Japan, and Korea, where it grows along streams and in moist woodland areas and thickets. It has been introduced sporadically in Europe, East Asia, and the US as a garden plant. It is considered invasive in Virginia.

Leopard plant boasts daisy-like yellow flowers and enormous long-stalked deep-green leaves with golden patches. Unlike many other plants with high ornamental value, this plant can easily prosper in shade, producing great foliage and blooms. Leopard plant is native to Eastern Asia's damp meadows and stream banks. It's vulnerable to snails and slugs.

A woody plant native to East Asia, the japanese maple features hand-shaped leaves with five-pointed lobes that resemble the palm of a hand. It has been cultivated for millennia in Japan for bonsai creation. Extracts from the branches and leaves of this plant are used as medicine in Chinese traditional medicine.

Oriental false hawksbeard (Youngia japonica) is a plant species native to eastern Asia. The oriental false hawksbeard grows throughout regions all over the globe, and is considered an invasive weed. This species grows especially well in disturbed areas, lawns, and roadsides.

The itajii chinkapin is a tall evergreen tree that grows wild in mountainous areas and can reach a height of 20 meters. It is often planted in shrines and parks in Japan, and some are well known as giant trees. It has been widely used historically as a building material, charcoal, and as a fodder for growing shiitake mushrooms.

Hairy beggarticks (Bidens pilosa) is a slender, annual flowering plant native to North and South America and grown all over the world. Hairy beggarticks is also called black-jack and devils needles. Seed dispersal occurs with this plant, and its seeds are transported by animals. As a result, hairy beggarticks has become an invasive species in many countries.

Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a highly ornamental small tropical tree or shrub, often multi-stemmed. It is native to India, Southeastern Asia, and Japan, and features a characteristic vase-shaped crown and beautifully-ruffled pink blooms that can last from early summer to autumn. It is also a popular nesting shrub for small birds.

Seawrack (Zostera marina) is a perennial aquatic seagrass that will grow to 91 cm tall. It blooms from summer to fall with inconspicuous flowers. The seeds ripen in fall. Edible leaves can be consumed raw or cooked and are sweet and crisp. Native Americans chewed the roots and leaves as a feast food.

It is 30 to 60 cm high and grows together. The stem is slanted in the second grade. The rhizomes are thickly branched, the nodes have scaly leaves, and the young part is red. The leaves are evergreen, have no luster, are wide needles 15 to 40 cm long and 5 to 8 cm wide, and have a lot of fine soft hair on both sides, especially on the back. Put a flower on the tip of the false stem. It is a 10 to 15 cm long inflorescence with dense hairs on the flower axis. The eagle falls quickly with a narrow oval shape. The length of the flower is approximately 2.5 cm, the cocoon is white, cylindrical, with fine hairs, 1 to 1.2 cm in length, the tip is red with 3 blunt teeth, and one side is torn. The inner cover is split into three at the top, and the back piece stands in an oval shape to wrap the stamen. The lip is oval, split into two ends, white and crimson with a length of about 1 cm. The edges are curled, with yellow-red appendages on both sides of the base. The fruits (fruit juices) are wide oval, ripen red, 1.2 to 1.8 cm long and have fine hairs on the surface.

African marigold is a common garden plant with bright orange or red flowers. Its use in decorative and ceremonial gardens dates back to ancient Aztec civilizations. Not only does african marigold add bright colors, but it is also known to repel insects, rabbits, and deer thanks to its toxic latex.