Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana

Persian Shield is noted for its showy foliage. It's a soft-stemmed, tropical, evergreen shrub or sub-shrub.  The leaves are a variegated dark green deep pink or purple blotching with silvery-purple iridescence and dark purple on the underside.  It can be grown as a perennial in warmer climate zones, 8b and warmer.   In other zones, it can be planted as an annual.  It is not an evergreen in locations that experience frost. 

Cool temperatures reduce the color of the foliage.  Sort of a washed out appearance.  

It makes an excellent container plant, however, over time, it will need to be repotted into a larger container.  A 3 gallon (11.36 liters) container would be a good choice.  Ensure that the container has good drainage.  

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Provide good drainage.