4" Persian Shield

Strobilanthes

Description

Grown primarily for the intense jewel-tone purple foliage. It does flower with small tubular pale purple flowers, but flower spikes can be removed to encourage foliage. 

Care

Grows in part or full shade for optimum leaf color and growth. It does best in the garden where it has a lot of root space to expand. Its size is limited to the size of the container it is grown in. 

Size

Height 1'- 3'

Width 1' - 3'