Persian shield
Strobilanthes dyerianus
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Violet
Garden uses
Notes
Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is a shrub for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It reaches 12 to 36 inches tall and wide. Violet flowers appear on the plant.
Pairs well with Coral plant, Licorice plant, Lemon grass, and Angel wings.
Native range
Myanmar, India, and China.