Persian Shield
Strobilanthes dyerianus, better known as "Persian Shield", features iridescent, colorful leaves of purple, green and silver. I've always grown it in a container, where it starts out slow but eventually gets very tall (about 2-3 ft.) by mid-summer. This plant loves the heat but wilts easily and it prefers semi-shade during the hottest part of the day. Unfortunately, it is very tender and turns to mush after the first frost. Cuttings can be taken and I read that it can be treated as a houseplant, although I haven't tried this. In containers, it looks nice with ferns, coleus, impatiens, caladiums or begonia. In the ground, I would use it with tropical-type plants like canna, elephant's ear and gingers.
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I do think I'll try it again next yr. They say the 3rd times the charm.
One of my favs. Pinch little pieces off the leggy pieces in spring and root them.
I plant them in the ground for summer. They are hardy here, but I take cuttings in fall just to make sure.
I think Nell Jeans comment says it all. I guess if you can take cuttings and get it through you'll have a head start for next year and even bigger plants.
Jan
Always Growing
We had a pretty chilly night here last night, so I can imagine it was a good 10 degrees cooler there possibly
I swear I have to remember this for now on .. I'm writing it down this time !
Joy : )
Simply beautiful.
Aanee
Dublin Florist