Strobilanthes Persian Shield

About this product

Strobilanthes Persian Shield brings dramatic iridescent purple foliage with a metallic silver sheen and deep green veining that lights up any display. This bold foliage annual thrives in heat and humidity, making it a standout thriller for summer containers and shade-to-part-sun beds. Delivered in a 1-gallon pot, case of 6, ideal for high-impact retail merchandising.

Care & growing

Light

Part shade to filtered sun; morning sun with afternoon shade preserves the brightest color.

Watering

Keep evenly moist; avoid drying out, which causes leaf drop.

Soil

Rich, well-drained potting mix with consistent moisture retention.

Habit

Upright and well-branched.

Bloom time

Grown primarily for foliage; occasional pale blue flowers in late summer.

Common uses

Container thriller, shade-bed accent, and eye-catching retail foliage display.