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 ...

As you finalize your list of plants to grow in your flower garden this year but are still looking for something different to add an extra spark, Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is a plant ...

— Anne The Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is one of the most beautiful tropical foliage plants we grow in our landscapes. I mentioned it last week in my column on colorful foliage plants.

The Victorian era, known for distinctive and elaborate garden styles, continues to inspire gardeners who want to infuse their outdoor spaces with a blend of historical charm and vibrant color. The ...

DEAR JESSICA: Over the last couple of years, this pesky, ground-crawling weed seems to be taking over my lawns. Can you please identify it and suggest ways to rid myself of it? — John Bruno, Lake ...

Norman Winter is a horticulturist. He is a former director of the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Follow him on Facebook at Norman Winter “The Garden Guy.” See ...

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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? It ...