Strobilanthes or Persian Shield plant is a striking plant that is grown for itsintense purple foliage. The thick leaves have a purple, green, and silver shimmer to them. Persian Shield Plant can be grown in full sun, but for the best leaf color, plant it in part to full shade. Persian Shield is drought tolerant and will grow up to 36 inches high and up to 24 inches wide. UseStrobilanthes as a thriller in your mixed containers. During the cool winter months, theplant may be brought inside and grown as a colorful house plant.