Strobilanthes ‘Persian Shield’
Strobilanthes ‘Persian Shield’ is a tropical perennial known for its iridescentcomma-sign metallic-colored foliage. The plant is famous for its vibrant purple leaves with green and silver highlightscomma-sign creating an eye-catching display in gardens and containers. While it’s generally grown as an annual in cooler climatescomma-sign it thrives as a perennial in warmer regionscomma-sign making it perfect for indoor plantscomma-sign garden bedscomma-sign and containers.
Specs
Metallic Foliage with a Tropical Twist
Strobilanthes ‘Persian Shield’ dazzles with iridescent purple leaves streaked with green and silver. Its upright form and bold texture make it a standout in containers, borders, or mixed tropical beds.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Summer to fall (occasional)
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 3 to 4 feet tall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Foliage Color: Purple with silver and green accents
Light Needs: Partial shade (full sun in cooler zones)
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: About 1 inch (if blooms appear)
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for foliage contrast in containers, borders, and tropical-themed gardens
Pro tip: Use as a lush backdrop for flowering annuals or pair with coleus for layered texture.
Strobilanthes ‘Persian Shield’ dazzles with iridescent purple leaves streaked with green and silver. Its upright form and bold texture make it a standout in containers, borders, or mixed tropical beds.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Summer to fall (occasional)
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 3 to 4 feet tall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Foliage Color: Purple with silver and green accents
Light Needs: Partial shade (full sun in cooler zones)
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: About 1 inch (if blooms appear)
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for foliage contrast in containers, borders, and tropical-themed gardens
Pro tip: Use as a lush backdrop for flowering annuals or pair with coleus for layered texture.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Upright & Bushy
Mature Height:
MEDIUM (2 to 6 feet)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Purple
Light Requirement:
Partial Sun/Shade
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes