Salvia atropurpurea

Salvia atropurpurea is a perennial plant that is native to Yunnan province in China, growing on grassy slopes at 3400 m elevation. S. atropurpurea grows on one erect stem to 50 cm tall. The leaves are ovate to broadly ovate, ranging in size from 3.5 to 10.5 cm long and approximately 2.5 to 9 cm wide.

Inflorescences are 2–6 flowered verticillasters in terminal racemes or panicles 6 to 15 cm, with a dark purple corolla  that is 2.5 to 3 cm.