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Persian Shield
Strobilanthes dyerianus

  • Exposure
    • Part Sun to Sun
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 18 - 36 Inches

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Persian Shield - Strobilanthes dyerianus
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Persian Shield Strobilanthes dyerianus
Part Sun to Sun 18 - 36

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I purchased the "Persian Shield", among other plants, for my 86 year old Aunt's large containers. We absolutely loved this particular plant -- it grew and grew and had beautiful leaves. She loved it. H. Lemasters, West Virginia

Features

Iridescent, colorful leaves of purple, green and silver all season; heat tolerant

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Adaptable As Houseplant
Foliage Interest
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant

Characteristics

Garden Height: 
18 - 36 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
24 Inches
Spread Maximum: 
0 Inches
Flower Shade: 
None
Foliage Colors: 
Purple
Foliage Shade: 
Black/Purple
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Part Sun to Sun
Bloom Time: 
Grown for Foliage
Hardiness Zones: 
9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

Use in containers, landscapes and combinations

Duration: 
Annual
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Award Year Award Plant Trial
2010 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2010 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2010 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2007 Best of the Zoo Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2006 Best of Trials Non-flowering - Summer University of Florida
2006 Best of Trials Non-flowering - Summer University of Florida
2006 Best of Trials Non-flowering - Summer University of Florida
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