Does any one know where i can get Pointy Purple Persian Sheilds?

Question:its a plant that i saw in a magazine once and i can not find them for the lif eof me. if any one can tell me anything about them that will be great. and even better yet where i can get some and in what season.

Answers:
Logee's Greenhouse has it on-line for $6.95 for a 2.5" pot
http://www.logees.com/prodinfo.asp?numbe...

Strobilanthes dyerianus "Persian Shield"
"Persian Shield" is heralded for its outstanding foliage. Its large leaves, striped in shimmering blue and lilac are a majestic maroon on the underside. Growth takes place quickly making this an excellent choice for your summer patio or garden.

Hardy Zone 10 and higher for outdoors.

Full or partial sun, grows to 1.5’-3’ in container, minimum temperature indoor 55°.
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Singing Springs Nursery has it listed in their 2006 on-line catalog (almost to the bottom of the page):
http://www.singingspringsnursery.com/pag...

Strobilanthes dyerianus $7.00
Persian shield
You've probably seen the pictures; now get the real thing! Persian shield's lush tropical foliage looks like a stained glass window, its 6” long pointed leaves of metallic purple dramatically etched by black-green veins. Older leaves change from purple to pale pink and shimmering silver on top while remaining wine-purple underneath. Happy in sun or light shade, 24-30" tall Persian shield is perfect for borders or containers, sending out colorful new foliage until frost. Blend it with silver centaurea, Salvia 'Waverly', and pink pentas.
Sun to light shade / z8b-11 / Burma / Acanthaceae / Item #307
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same with Greensgrow Farms, 2006 catalog:
www.greensgrow.org/pages_04/Gr...

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