Nandina domestica ~ Heavenly Bamboo bee The bell-like lavender flowers raise

The bell-like lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies and pollinators

as the plant gets heavy

or red before dropping

the clusters of tiny fragrant white flowers in spring give way to scatterings of small red fruits in fall which lasts through winter

Japanese Black Pine

Nandina domestica ~ Heavenly Bamboo bee The bell-like lavender flowers raiseHeavenly Bamboo is an upright evergreen shrub grown for its interesting canes of bamboo like foliage with variety of fall colors. The tiny white flowers are followed by red berries that persist in winter. Best planted in part sun with rich, moist well drained soils. The leaves and berries are highly toxic to animals. Can be invasive in some Southern states. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 8' Spread: 2 4' Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun,