Suited to regions: | Subtropical |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 1.00 m |
Spread: | 1.50 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Commonly known as the Persian Shield, this is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush foliage. It features grey-green leaves which are covered with fine hairs. These mid-sized, showy leaves are held densely off sturdy stems. It typically grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide with a rounded shape, and performs best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered, frost free site in full sun or partial shade. Persian Shield is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools, maintained in a container, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants. Its foliage also makes it suitable for including in a tropical garden as well as providing great texture.
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