Persian Shield
Persian shield is a large, evergreen perennial known for its vibrant foliage. The iridescent purple leaves shimmer with a hint of silver. Each leaf can reach 4 to 7 inches long and 3 inches wide. Adding interest, the leaves also feature bold green stripes along the veins.
Persian shield loves humid climates, making it a perfect choice for summer gardens in Florida. It will perform best if it's planted in a rich, well-drained soil that receives regular watering. Here in Florida, it's best to plant it in partial to full shade.
The stems can sometimes get tall and flop over, so it's a good idea to pinch the plant a few times early on to help create more branching.
Persian shield is cold tender, so gardeners should cover it when cold weather strikes. The other option is to treat the plant like an annual, replacing it in the spring if it doesn't grow back from its roots.
Persian shield can also be propagated from cuttings, so it makes a great passalong plant.
Returns & Insurance
In the event an item is damaged during shipment, a return or replacement will be offered. During this return process the customer will be required to submit pictures of the damaged item for review.
There is a five day "New Home" adjustment period is standard with all plant purchases. This period begins at the time of purchase and covers plants that have received "reasonable" care. Accidental death, heat damage, over watering, under watering, etc is not covered.