Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus)

You won’t find a more stunning house or garden plant with rich color like this: ranging from iridescent violet to shining indigo.

Because the Persian Shield is native to Southeast Asia, it will only thrive in hot climates and struggle in cool and cold ones. The solution’s easy: grow it inside year-round, where it makes a great container plant.

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