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Strobilanthes dyerianus (Persian Shield)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000844

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Scrophulariales Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Strobilanthes Species: Strobilanthes dyerianus

Common Names add Persian Shield edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Shrub Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Summer   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium Purple Silver Grey-Green   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Greenhouse Indoor Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)   Bloom Colour edit Purple   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Stem Cutting Layering - Simple   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Annual or houseplant north of Zone 9 edit | delete Cut back in winter as it goes into a semi-dormant state edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Kay (765) wrote on Feb 19 2010 Rating for this plant: I use Persian Shield in containers. It looks good with a variety of color combinations. It has nice height, and pretty purple foliage that can stand my hot summer weather. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion Bernieh (621) wrote on Jul 17 2011 Strobilanthes does flower, around the time it's going into a semi-dormant state. I rather like the lovely purple blooms. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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