Persian Shield

Strobilanthes dyerianus

Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, 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.

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