Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus)

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Violet Springfield, MO(Zone 6a) Jul 31, 2002

Gorgeous plant.

Common name: Persian Shield
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Strobilanthes
Species dyerianus

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sandybat Jun 01, 2003

I Found the firt one in my life at a produce stand.And the girl couldn't tell me much about it.I live in Anderson,S.C.,
The climate is fairly warm .Will This come back next year or have i wasted my money?I try to plant only perennials.
And do I plant it in full sun etc.?

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Joan Belfield, ND(Zone 4a) Jun 01, 2003

What zone are you in? That would help everyone here try to help you.

I am in zone 4, and I lost mine last year because we had a surprise frost and I didn't have it in yet. Gonna be smarter with my new babies. This is the most stunning plant!

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yvana Stone Mountain, GA(Zone 7b) Jun 01, 2003

Love the picture! You have quite an eye!
yvana :)

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Feb 09, 2006

In zone 5 it is not hardy. I grew mine in a very large container in full sun. In early June I pinched it back for a fuller plant. It responded beautifully.

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kokorota Canary Islands. Tene, Spain Jun 05, 2006

hi there

does that gorgeous plant produce seeds ? if not is there anybody that would like to trade a rooted cutting with me ? if so please check my list of seeds at http://www.gardenpassion.net/soloaccion/details3.cfm?recordID=96 I may even be able to send small plants

hope to hear soon from you

regards
koko

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sylguy Austin, TX May 10, 2010

I want to know if you make it bush out by tip pinching like coleus. I have two that junmped from 6" to 12" in 4 weeks and I wonder about pinching to prevent legginess. They are gorgeous and I did read that they make good house plants if kept moist. I'm also into mostly perrenials and this is listed as a tender perrenial. I've wintered that category in Austin with "ensulate" covers and by bringing the potted ones close in...until last winter's prolonged freezes! I lost a lot but am optimistic (aren't all gardeners?) that we're not apt to have another year like that. I'm in the land of "do they really mean FULL SUN or is that elsewhere?" I'm figuring we'll have a pretty hot summer as we have a mini-draught predicted. TO PINCH OR NOT TO PINCH, THAT IS THE QUESTION. :)

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