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(san ye shu wei cao) So what do all those Pinyin words mean in this sage’s common name? We’ll give you an answer to the best of our ability in a minute. Meanwhile, we need to note that this medicinal Asian sage has handsome foliage and deep violet flowers.
(Purple & Yellow Yunnan Sage or ji ye shu wei cao) Confusion about this plant's scientific name cause it to appear in some sources as Salvia flava var. megalantha. Whatever you call it, this Chinese species from Yunnan Province has enchanting yellow and purple flowers that attract viewers as well as honeybees.
Common terms in this search: what all those pinyin words mean sage common name give answer best our ability minute meanwhile need note medicinal asian has handsome foliage deep violet flowers flower spikes bloom from summer fall attracting butterflies loves shade water cold heat tolerant grows well usda zones rich well-drained soil similar kind where found wild san shu wei cao along margins high-altitude forests