A great combo – Persian Shield and just about anything else. I first was introduced to Persian shield (the purple, sharp-leaved plant above) by Elizabeth of
Gardening While Intoxicated. I thought, given its purple, metallic sheen, and dark green, almost black highlights, it would be a hard plant to match up with another. I've found quite the opposite. It's hard to find a plant it doesn't complement or contrast well with. Here it's with a red/yellow coleus of which I don't have the name. I have it in baskets and window boxes around the house mixed with other coleus and myriad other plants and it looks great. Next year, more Persian shield.
I does look good any way you plant it. I had some a few years ago but haven't found it at our garden centers for a while. Hmmmm. It's easy to start new plants too. Love this combination.
ReplyDeleteI have not been very successful with persian sheild. Maybe if I treat it like a coleus it will do better. This is a nice combo.
ReplyDeletePersian Shield is a great plant to use in containers. It adds a texture different than most companions and the shine is almost like adding jewelry to the pot. Your ceramic container helps make the visual.
ReplyDeleteI grew them last year since they like hot, humid shade; perfect for Washington summers. I clipped a few last fall, easily rooted the cuttings, kept them over winter, and voila - new plants this summer again!
ReplyDelete(I blogged about them, but Elizabeth's blog gets more readers.
They look beautiful together.
ReplyDeletePersian shield is a beautiful plant. I usually used to plant flower plants in my garden, as I like to have variety of colors every where,but I have a place ( not too wide, just a little square area) for Persian shield as well.
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