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Strobilanthes dyerianus (Persian shield)

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Botanical Name: Strobilanthes dyerianus stroe-bih-LAN-theez dy-err-ee-AY-nus

Common Name: Persian shield Genus: Strobilanthes

A soft-stemmed shrub grown for its extraordinary foliage, Persian shield has thick, quilted purple leaves to 6 inches long splashed with iridescent pewter or silver. In autumn, it bears delicate funnel-shaped violet flowers in an eye-catching spike formation.
Care: Best grown in part or full shade for optimum leaf color and growth. Needing very little care, it is drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and relatively pest-free. Not hardy beyond Zone 10, so it may be cut back hard in late fall, potted up, and brought inside.
Propagation: Root basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer. Cuttings root easily in moist sand.
Problems: Sometimes affected by root rot and spider mites.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light	Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Characteristics	Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time	Fall
Foliage Color	Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color	Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Container
Seasonal Interest	Summer Interest
Type	Shrubs

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posted by Tygriss
9/26/2010
Region: Gulf Coast
Zone: 9

We purchased two 4" pots of perisian shields this spring for our small container garden and they've grown to nearly a foot and a half tall before we cut them back. They get full sun in the afternoon, so as soon as the leaves get about 6" long they start to turn brown and shrivel. Very beautiful plant, adds beautiful color!

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