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 ...

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 ...

This winter bloomer features white to pink to magenta flowers. All have purple markings at the base of the petals. What: Cyclamen coum, also known as Persian violet, is one of the most delightful of ...

The Persian parrotia or Persian ironwood (Parrotia persica) is a lovely medium-sized tree that looks interesting year-round. The trunk is relatively short and branches grow just inches from the ground ...

WHAT: All ivy is evil, right? Wrong, actually. Variegated Persian ivy, unlike most English ivy, is a noninvasive species and is one of the few vigorous evergreen vines that can tolerate dry, shady ...

In cooking, the leaves of Persian lime are often used like bay leaves, imparting their aroma to soups, curries, stocks, and stir-fries. Recipes that commonly feature Persian lime leaves include beef ...