Japanese pampas grass Coloring Pages

What kind of plant is it?

Japanese pampas grass is a very tall plant with fluffy plumes that sway in the autumn. You can find it anywhere in Japan, and it is a big part of the autumn scenery. It is also famous as a plant offered during moon viewing.

Why do its plumes sway in the autumn?

From summer to autumn, Japanese pampas grass grows fluffy white plumes at the top of its straight stems. When the wind blows, these plumes sway like waves, so people in Japan have loved this autumn sight since long ago.

Why is it offered during moon viewing?

Japanese pampas grass looks like rice plants, so people started offering it to the moon to pray for a good harvest (getting a lot of rice). Also, its sharp leaves are said to act as a charm that protects you from bad things.

Language of flowers for Japanese pampas grass

Japanese pampas grass has floral meanings born from how it looks.

• "Energy"
• "Vitality"

These meanings come from how Japanese pampas grass grows straight and tall, even against strong winds. Also, because it is offered during moon viewing, it has another meaning: "Connected hearts."

Where does it grow?

Japanese pampas grass is a very strong plant that you can find anywhere in Japan, from warm places to cold places. It often grows in big groups in mountains, fields, and near rivers.

How to Choose Colors: Let's Make It Look Soft and Fluffy!

The trick to your Japanese pampas grass coloring page is making the fluffy ears look real.

• Colors for the ears: Start with white for the ears. Mix in a little light gray or cream color to make them look soft.
• Stems and leaves: The stems are straight, and the leaves are long and thin. If you paint the stems and leaves with green or brown, the ears will stand out even more.

How to Color in 3D: Think About "Shadows" and "Light"!

Let's make the fluffy ears of the Japanese pampas grass pop on your coloring page.

• Shadows on the ears: Color the bottom of the ears and places where they overlap with a bit of darker gray. This makes the ears look 3D!
• Where the light hits: Use a lighter color on spots where the light hits, like the top of the ears. They will look shiny!

Tips to Enjoy Your Coloring Page!

• Try adding a background!
  • Japanese pampas grass looks great under an autumn sky. Add a blue sky and white clouds in the background to make a wonderful picture!
• Try drawing the wind!
  • It is fun to draw thin lines around the ears to show the Japanese pampas grass blowing in the wind.