(Strobilanthes dyerianus)
Persian Shield
Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is native to Myanmar, India, and China. This soft-stemmed, tropical evergreen shrub or subshrub is grown primarily for its stunning iridescent purple foliage. Plants can reach 3–4 feet tall in frost-free climates, featuring ovate-lanceolate dark green leaves with silvery-purple iridescence above and dark purple underneath.