Persian Shield plants for sale – Pick up at farm May-July.
(Strobilanthes) Big, Bold & Beautiful! Shimmery purple foliage with an iridescent sheen. Stunning “Thriller” for large containers or an impressive backdrop for garden beds – pairs well with dusty miller and trailing petunias. Never bothered by pests, rabbits, or deer. Persian Shield likes sun, but seems happiest where it receives some afternoon shade… you HAVE to try this one!
Persian Shield can be overwintered by digging it up in the fall (well before frost) and growing it indoors in moderate light. Easy to propagate by tip cuttings. Can also be kept as a houseplant. Pinch occasionally to shape. Annual. Height: 18-36″ Spread: 18-24″ (Sun/Part-sun)
Annual plants for sale near Utica, NY – Non-GMO & spray free.
