NOLA.com: Shape up your Persian shield plant now, plus how to get the weeds out of liriope Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? I planted it last year and now it is woody and leggy. Gina Graham The Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is one of the most ...

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Shape up your Persian shield plant now, plus how to get the weeds out of liriope Question for Dan Gill: Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? It is very woody and leggy. Also, I’d like information on the umbrella plant. —Anne Thibodeaux Answer: The ...

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Whenever I’m planning a new garden, no matter what mood I’m trying to create, I always include some purple plants. I look for a variety of purple flowering plants including purple flowering bushes, ... Savannah Morning News: Beautiful and iridescent, the Persian Shield adds life to your garden