Persian Shield Strobilanthes dyerianus

4.25” POT 

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Exposure

• Part Sun to Sun

Flower Season

• Spring
• Summer

Mature Size

Height: 18" - 3'

Spread: 18" - 2'

Plant is not sold online.

• DETAILS

  FEATURES

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

  Award Winner

  Adaptable As Houseplant

  Foliage Interest

  Heat Tolerant

  Drought Tolerant

  CHARACTERISTICS

  Plant Type: 

  Annual

  Height Category: 

  Tall

  Garden Height: 

  18 - 36 Inches46cm - 91cm

  Spacing: 

  18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm

  Spread: 

  18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm

  Flower Shade: 

  None

  Foliage Colors: 

  Purple

  Foliage Shade: 

  Black/Purple

  Habit: 

  Upright

  Container Role: 

  Thriller

  PLANT NEEDS

  Light Requirement: 

  Part Sun to Sun

  The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

  Maintenance Category: 

  Easy

  Bloom Time: 

  Grown for Foliage

  Hardiness Zones: 

  9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

  Water Category: 

  Average

  Uses: 

  Container

  Landscape

  Uses Notes: 

  Use in containers, landscapes and combinations

  Maintenance Notes: 

  easy care

  Consumer Comment:
  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

  PICTURES AND INFO COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS