Strobilanthes dyerianus

Persian Shield

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full shade
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green, purple, silvery, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage