Strobilanthes dyerianus
Strobilanthes dyerianus
Persian Shield
Extraordinary foliage! This soft-stemmed tropical evergreen shrub is grown for its surrealistic iridescent colorful leaves of purple, green and silver all season. Best grown in part or full shade for optimum leaf color and growth. (Tender Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Fall 2-4' tall x 18-24" wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 20° to 30°F
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil