Can anyone tell me where I can get seed for Strobilanthus dyeranus,
more commonly called Persian Shield. Ive seen pictures of this plant
on several US sites but not in the UK (where I live) and I would
really like to grow it. I understand its probably going to be frost
tender where I live but I have room to store it over winter.

thanks

Mark

".......Can anyone tell me where I can get seed for Strobilanthus dyeranus,
more commonly called Persian Shield. I've seen pictures of this plant on
several US sites but not in the UK (where I live) ........"

Why don't you try this question on uk.rec.gardening.?

I am sure that there will be several people growing it, and it grows well
from cuttings.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

Looks like you're in the UK, but www.logees.com sells it.

On 21 Nov 2003 04:16:51 -0800, (Mark Fawcett) opined:

Can anyone tell me where I can get seed for Strobilanthus dyeranus,
more commonly called Persian Shield. Ive seen pictures of this plant
on several US sites but not in the UK (where I live) and I would
really like to grow it. I understand its probably going to be frost
tender where I live but I have room to store it over winter.

thanks

Mark

"Mark Fawcett" wrote in message
om...
Can anyone tell me where I can get seed for Strobilanthus dyeranus,
more commonly called Persian Shield. Ive seen pictures of this plant
on several US sites but not in the UK (where I live) and I would
really like to grow it. I understand its probably going to be frost
tender where I live but I have room to store it over winter.

thanks

Mark

Have you tried the RHS Plantfinder CD ROM?

H.