Persian Shield News Today

I am developing a latterly appreciation of flowers. I know that many if not most gardeners consider flowers to be the sine qua non of the garden, but I never

I use a lot of words like, “Huh! I’ll be darned! Go figure! I didn’t know it would do that! Well, who knew?” They’re often accompanied by a good bit

By Ellen Presley

Recently I stumbled across a plant recipe called "This Is the Life." Not only was it a collection of some of my favorite plants, it was a wake-up call to an old favorite: the Persian Shield.

These beautiful indoor plants are durable and more tolerant to unnatural conditions - the perfect pick for aspiring beginners.

Garden Guy Norman Winter writes about how three aqua blue pots came to be in the Garden Guy Garden and the plants they host.

Recently I stumbled across a plant recipe called "This is the Life." Not only was it a collection of some of my favorite plants, it was a wake-up call to an old favorite: the Persian Shield. Known botanically as Strobilanthes dyerianus, it is native to Myanmar and has 8-inch-long iridescent leaves in shades of purple, lilac and pink with purple-maroon on the undersides. If those colors aren't awesome enough, the foliage looks as though it has a light coat of silver electroplated t...

Columnist Norman Winter writes about the different varieties of verbena and how to take care of them so they thrive and attract butterflies.

Spring has been playing with us, coming and going at random. Gardens seem to be taking it in stride and coming alive daily. Nurseries and garden centers are getting new plants daily, and the choices can be overwhelming. The Arkansas Diamonds program can help you make some great all-seasons color choices.

Columnist Norman Winter writes about the Persian Shield and how you can use it to add some beautiful purples to your garden.