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Persian Shield | Strobilanthes dyerianus | Royal Purple Plant | Strobilanthes ‘Persian Shield’
Persian Shield is a stunning, heat-loving tropical subshrub (often grown as a fast-growing annual in cooler climates or as a spectacular indoor house plant) prized for its spectacular, continuous profusion of large, iridescent purple leaves brilliantly veined with dark green and metallic silver. This exceptionally tough, adaptable selection is known for its remarkable, bushy habit and bold, striking foliage that creates a dramatic, artistic statement piece for any collection. Its richly colored leaves provide unmatched contrast, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for shaded landscape borders, mixed patio containers, and bright indoor spaces. With its bold, architectural texture and uniquely vibrant purple foliage, Persian Shield offers an extraordinary display of tropical color with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Persian Shield
Light: Partial shade to bright, indirect light; thrives in dappled sunlight or gentle morning sun. It requires strict protection from harsh, direct afternoon sunlight, which will easily scorch its delicate, colorful leaves, though too much shade will cause it to lose its striking metallic purple vibrancy and become leggy.
Soil: Rich, airy, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to average soils, though it prefers a highly organic, loamy potting mix amended with compost to retain adequate moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged soils.
Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. It strongly dislikes being completely dried out and will quickly droop if left thirsty, but rebounds rapidly once watered.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Pinch back the growing tips or long, leggy stems regularly to encourage a much bushier, denser branching habit and a renewed wave of intensely colored foliage.
Wildlife: Generally grown for its striking foliage; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant outdoors.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing shade annual in cooler regions or overwintered indoors as a vibrant, year-round house plant.
Shipping Info
Persian Shield plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Low Temperature
32°F
High Temperature
100°F+
Fragrant
Non Fragrant
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
Purple Silver Black Green
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Requires organically rich, well-draining, and moisture-retentive soil
Moisture
Moderate to High
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Sun (Best, most vibrant purple coloration develops in bright dappled shade or morning sun; intense, direct afternoon sun can bleach or scorch the leaves)
Mature Spread
24 to 36 inches
Mature Height
36 to 48 inches
Bloom Period
Rarely blooms outside of a greenhouse or tropical zone
Pruning Time
Pinch back the growing tips frequently when young and during early summer to encourage a dense, well-branched, bushy habit and prevent leggy stretching
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Annual
Evergreen / Deciduous
Herbaceous
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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 445 reviews.
I was very impressed with how well my 18 little lantanas were packed. All looked healthy and I planted them yesterday. It was a little difficult unpacking them but that’s the price I paid for having you pack them so well. I was a little worried when I saw UPS coming to the door with the box slung over the driver’s shoulder despite the fact that the box was marked with an ⬆️ and it said live plants. But all is well. Now if I can just keep them alive.
Lovely little guy-- impossible to find coral honeysuckle at my local nursery for whatever reason. I really appreciate that the Blossomdale staff kept it and nurtured it a little longer so it would be more robust for the trip. Can't wait to put it in the ground and watch it thrive :-) Will order from them again.
The mahoi double banana tree delivered on time, perfectly protected from shipping damage, and ready to plant. Love my new banana tree!
It was my very first plant I order online so I wasn’t sure what to expect but when it got here and in one piece and as long as it is I was shocked but very HAPPY.
It's doing really well. I will be transferring it to a bigger pot probably by the weekend. I wish I had a little more instructions on how to care for this variety, and what to do in the fall.
Plants arrived fine.. got them planted. Now i will let you know next spring. If they survive and grow back.. So far, i am ok with them
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Just waiting for when they get big and tall and start producing bananas.
Plant arrived quickly and came in good shape!
Package came delivered just like it said it would I pulled it out it looked good. I put it in some water for about a half hour and put it in my 30 gallon tub and I got three things to go with it.
Banana tree came nice and healthy and ready to go!
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Haven’t transplanted yet, but it’s a beautiful plant. We are gifting it to a friend that moved…Friendship Plant is very appropriate!
I love it
Truly tiny is still tiny but healthy!
It seems to be doing well but could have been packed better.
Blossom Dale did a wonderful job with packaging and Sedum Autumn Joy plants arrived in great condition and are thriving. So far so good.
The milkweed is not doing well...
Very healthy cutting. Followed the instructions and let it get acclimated to its new surroundings for a couple of weeks before repotting. Would not hesitate to purchase from this business again 😃
Plants arrived in great condition. This plant has only been in the ground about 10 days and is growing a lot. The plant cage is 12” tall so it’s doing well. I put guards around my new plants for a little while because I have bunnies who love tender young leaves.
Got this for my wife’s birthday. Plan to pot it soon.
I got 2 mystery plants (one indoor and one outdoor). The indoor was a pilea and the outdoor plant was a white blackberry. White blackberry was dramatic, but it’s making a comeback and the pilea is doing great!
Came in well packed and the plant was alive and healthy!
Even though the newest leaf was broken off it seems to be doing well
My little banana arrived happy and healthy!
The plant arrived well packaged with instructions on how to get started. It had been doing really well and has been growing like a weed!
It is just putting roots down now.
Received in great condition, transplanted just before heavy rain and its thriving
Just a little shock put her in a fabric pot on the back porch full sun should be happy thank you for the lovely plant
Fair price good looking plant can’t wait for it to get bigger!
Need to upgrade your packaging. I would suggest taping the plant in place in the cardboard tube on the count that it slid and smashed itself. Luckily, it's a strong plant and should recover. Hoping.for the best.
So Beautiful. Packaged well . Love my little guy.
It’s so cool I love it!!!
She is doing well even after a rough delivery. She is thriving and putting on new growth. Thank you.
The plant arrived after a few delivery reroutes. It came with three leaves two so far are healthy one was dying and has since died. The two remaining leaves appear to be doing well.
After overcoming the initial travel stress. The plants are doing well.
The follow up plants were very good
Customer service here is second to none! Very very happy and already made another purchase. But anyway, I ordered 1 and they sent me 2 beautiful babies! I'm so excited to watch them grow!
This little guy came in perfect. Despite the cat knocking it over and being placed in the soup cup for safer keeping, it’s thriving and happy. Once it’s bigger then it will make its way outdoors.
I like it very much and looking forward to eating some cherries
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Persian Shield is a stunning, heat-loving tropical subshrub (often grown as a fast-growing annual in cooler climates or as a spectacular indoor house plant) prized for its spectacular, continuous profusion of large, iridescent purple leaves brilliantly veined with dark green and metallic silver. This exceptionally tough, adaptable selection is known for its remarkable, bushy habit and bold, striking foliage that creates a dramatic, artistic statement piece for any collection. Its richly colored leaves provide unmatched contrast, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for shaded landscape borders, mixed patio containers, and bright indoor spaces. With its bold, architectural texture and uniquely vibrant purple foliage, Persian Shield offers an extraordinary display of tropical color with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Persian Shield
Light: Partial shade to bright, indirect light; thrives in dappled sunlight or gentle morning sun. It requires strict protection from harsh, direct afternoon sunlight, which will easily scorch its delicate, colorful leaves, though too much shade will cause it to lose its striking metallic purple vibrancy and become leggy.
Soil: Rich, airy, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to average soils, though it prefers a highly organic, loamy potting mix amended with compost to retain adequate moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged soils.
Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. It strongly dislikes being completely dried out and will quickly droop if left thirsty, but rebounds rapidly once watered.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Pinch back the growing tips or long, leggy stems regularly to encourage a much bushier, denser branching habit and a renewed wave of intensely colored foliage.
Wildlife: Generally grown for its striking foliage; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant outdoors.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing shade annual in cooler regions or overwintered indoors as a vibrant, year-round house plant.
Shipping Info
Persian Shield plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
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