Persian shield brings a dramatic color shift that most annuals can't touch—deep purple foliage with iridescent metallic undersides that catch the light as they move in the breeze. Pair it with silver dusty miller or chartreuse coleus for contrast that reads from across the garden.

Loves heat and humidity, so it thrives in our summers once established. Give it consistent water and a spot in part shade to bright indirect light, where the leaf color stays richest and won't scorch in the hottest part of the day.