Persian Shield

Strobilanthes dyerianus · Annual

Persian Shield is grown as an annual, that matures to about 1–3 ft × 1–3 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained soil. Expect purple blooms in spring and winter. It stands up well to heat and humidity and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

10-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

1–3 ft × 1–3 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Bloom color

Purple

Bloom season

Spring, Winter

Tough against

Heat, Humidity

Native to

Myanmar, India, China