Strobilanthes persicifolia
Also Known As
- Goldfussia isophylla
- Strobilanthes anisophyllus 'Purpurea'
- Strobilanthes isophylla
- Bedding Conehead
- Goldfussia
- Willow Leaf Persian Shield
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 9"-12"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Strobilanthes persicifolia plant details
Strobilanthes persicifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with purple foliage. In spring and winter lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Strobilanthes persicifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen purple
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Strobilanthes persicifolia
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Strobilanthes anisophyllus 'Purpurea', we call it "Willow Leaf Persian Shield". It is closely related to the most famous Persian Shield that has iridescent purple foliage. The willow leaf is a rich dark purple foliage with small curved lavender trumpet like flowers that continuously adorn this 12" plant. Color of foliage intensifies in direct sun.
Gardening facts about Strobilanthes persicifolia plant
How to Grow Strobilanthes persicifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- purple
Flower Color
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - low
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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-12
Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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