Persian Shield is a soft-stemmed tropical plant grown for its dark green foliage flushed with iridescent metallic purple and purple undersides. Tiny spikes of violet flowers may appear on overwintered plants. Best color occurs in part shade and consistently moist well-drained soils. Tolerates wet soils.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
1' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for common houseplant issues, particularly spider mites. Pinch back stems to promote bushiness.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Patios, Houseplants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Calibrachoa, Sweet Potato Vine, Lobelia
IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, Proven Accents® Persian Shield, (22) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Strobilanthes auriculatus var. dyeriana kz01, CC BY 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Strobilanthes dyerianus 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0,
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
