Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? I planted it last year and now it is woody and leggy. Gina Graham The Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is one of the most ...

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One of our most misunderstood — and thus mistreated — evergreen perennials is Persian shield, a spectacular foliage plant from Myanmar. Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) grows up to 3 feet tall ... — Anne The Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is one of the most beautiful tropical foliage plants we grow in our landscapes. I mentioned it last week in my column on colorful foliage plants.

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NOLA.com: Shape up your Persian shield plant now, plus how to get the weeds out of liriope Shape up your Persian shield plant now, plus how to get the weeds out of liriope Recently I stumbled across a plant recipe called “This is the Life.” Not only was it a collection of some of my favorite plants, it was a wake-up call to an old favorite: the Persian Shield. Persian ... Question for Dan Gill: Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? It is very woody and leggy. Also, I’d like information on the umbrella plant.

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—Anne Thibodeaux Answer: The ... Savannah Morning News: Beautiful and iridescent, the Persian Shield adds life to your garden