Persian Shield is among the most sought after foliage prizes among plants lovers worldwide

What folks love is the unique shimmering iridescent purple color, highly metallic and always a stunning contrast in any garden setting

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BONUS:  Leaves are 100% purple underneath

You can enjoy your Persian Shield in pots indoors as well

Persian Shield is a shade lover ...so that's why this colorful plant is easy indoors

Persian Shield is rated zones 9-11 outdoors, but can be enjoyed as a houseplant over winter then re-planted in your spring garden

Some folks as cold as zones 7 and 8 have been successful by mulching and waiting for spring revival

You know it's hard to create color and focus in most shade situations, but Persian Shield excels in giving you drama, color and exclusivity, as very few folks own Persian Shield, but everybody wants one

Flowers spikes after the first year are seen as well

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Basic culture is to situate Persian Shield in shade or broken shade, use a rich soil and keep slightly moist.  The plant grows quickly in good soil

Maturing plants typically grow to 3-5 feet without pruning, and about as wide.  Pruning provides shape if leggy and provides cuttings for you to start new plants or over-winter for spring re-planting

Persian Shield colors vary with the amount of light and the temperature.  Happily, Persian Shield stays boldly purple in shade, but some sun (like morning sun) gives even more contrasts for you to enjoy...see the variations in the photos below...

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You may order your own Persian Shield for only $11.50 plus $8.50 postage and packing