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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
 
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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
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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
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  • Annual or houseplant north of Zone 9 edit | delete
  • Cut back in winter as it goes into a semi-dormant state edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
toni (36069)
  purpleinopp (8118)
Bernieh (621)
zuzu's petals (2148)
cherylad (2487)
Kay (765)

Plant suggested by: toni (36069)


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Kay (765) wrote on Feb 19 2010
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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.

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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.

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