🌿 Persian Shield
Strobilanthes dyerianus
This striking foliage plant dazzles with iridescent purple-and-silver leaves, adding a bold, tropical splash of color to any shaded garden or container planting.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to Myanmar (Burma)
☀️ Light: Partial shade to filtered sun for the richest color
💧 Water: Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist
📏 Size: Matures to 3-4 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Grown primarily for its vivid foliage, not blooms
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for shaded beds, borders, and container accents
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, then feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone to keep the color vibrant.