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Strobilanthes dyeriaus 'Persian Shield'

Persian shield


Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Excellent foliage plant
  • Dark green leaves, flushed with silver and purple
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
House Plant
House Plant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Place in full sun.  Prefers rich, moist well drained soil.  Pinch if necessary to prevent legginess and promote more bushing of plant.


Height: 24-36 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Temperature: 32 - °F
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • House Plant
  • Focal Point
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Container

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Purple
  • Green

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water