Persian Shield Live Plant Strobilanthes dyerianus | 4" Pot, Purple-Silver Foliage

About This Plant

Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is a tender perennial valued for its shimmering purple and silver foliage. It makes a striking tropical accent for containers, patios, and indoor plant displays. Best in bright indirect light to partial shade with rich, well-draining soil.

What You Will Receive

1 live Persian Shield plant in a ~4-inch pot. Plant is a Strobilanthes dyerianus with purple and silver foliage. Tender perennial suitable for indoor or outdoor garden designs. Container-friendly.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Persian Shield
• Botanical Name: Strobilanthes dyerianus
• Plant Type: Tender perennial foliage plant
• Growth Stage: Live potted plant
• Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
• Watering: Keep soil moderately and consistently moist
• Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet under suitable conditions
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
• Growing Zones: Generally 9–11 outdoors
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Provide bright, filtered light and consistent moisture for the best foliage color. In cooler climates, bring Persian Shield indoors before temperatures drop significantly and place it in a warm, bright location.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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