The iridescent purple foliage of Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) radiates in a warm summer garden in the U.S. Here it is treated as an annual (USDA hardiness zones 9-11). Persian shield is native to tropical Myanmar (formerly Burma), where it is a 3-4 feet tall soft-stemmed evergreen shrub or subshrub. In temperate regions it grows […]
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Persian Shield Offers Radiant Foliage Color
Posted by Hugh on June 24th, 2015
Posted in acidic soil, compost, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, mulching, Persian shield (Strobilanthes), plant nutrition, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Pruning, Staking, Summer heat tolerant, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips 
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