Strobilanthes dyerianus (Persian Shield)
Color Name: Persian Shield
This striking accent plant displays iridescent colorful leaves. The lavender highlights on shimmering purple leaves shine in patio containers and landscapes. Persian Shield is vigorous with excellent heat tolerance making it a carefree, easy to grow thriller. It is adaptable as a houseplant.
Growing Tips: Persian Shield is easy to grow. The plant performs well in a container inside or outside, in full sun to partial shade. Provide Persian Shield with consistent moisture.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
This striking accent plant displays iridescent colorful leaves. The lavender highlights on shimmering purple leaves shine in patio containers and landscapes. Persian Shield is vigorous with excellent heat tolerance making it a carefree, easy to grow thriller. It is adaptable as a houseplant.
Growing Tips: Persian Shield is easy to grow. The plant performs well in a container inside or outside, in full sun to partial shade. Provide Persian Shield with consistent moisture.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Grown for Foliage Foliage Color: Black/Purple Shades
Height: 18 to 24 Inches Spread: 20 to 24 Inches Hardy in Zone: 9 |
Blooms:
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Container Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Colorful Foliage Border Window Boxes
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