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    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

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    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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    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

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    Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana

    aka Strobilanthes penstemonoides dalhousieana

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Strobilanthes pentstemonoides var. dalhousieana flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Strobilanthes dyeranus

    Scientific Name: Strobilanthes auriculatus var. dyeriana

    aka Perilepta dyeriana, Strobilanthes dyeriana, Strobilanthes dyerianus, Persian Shield

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Strobilanthes dyeranus foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Strobilanthes lanatus

    aka Strobilanthes gossypinus, Pewter Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Strobilanthes lanatus by Almost Eden
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