COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME PLANT ATTRIBUTES BLOOM BULLET HIGHLIGHTS
STROBILANTHES
'PERSIAN SHIELD'
Strobilanthes dyerianus Bold Purple And Silver Foliage Striking foliage *Excellent accent plant in the landscape or in containers
*Easy to grow
*Pinch to promote branching
EXPOSURE WATER HEIGHT HARDINESS HELPFUL HINTS
Pt. Sun- 4-8 hours daily sun Water twice weekly 18" - 24" Not cold hardy Plant in well drained soil, fertilize regularly.

Strobilanthes dyerianus - Persian Shield

S. dyerianus - Persian Shield

S. ansiophyllus - Purpurea

Willow leaf-shaped foliage turns purple in full sun.

SEASON OF AVAILABILITY
March through December
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