Strobilanthes gossypinus

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Strobilanthes gossypinus, Strobilanthes, Persian Shield Strobilanthes gossypinus, Plant Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes gossypinus, commonly known as the Persian Shield, 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 as it grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Strobilanthes gossypinus 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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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
Also known as	Strobilanthes gossypinus, Strobilanthes, Persian Shield Strobilanthes gossypinus, Plant Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes gossypinus Details

Strobilanthes gossypinus, commonly known as the Persian Shield, 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. Strobilanthes gossypinus 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.