Japanese name: キバナアキギリ（黄花秋桐） Scientific name:Salvia nipponica var. nipponica
[Overview]
A perennial 20–40 cm tall, found in the shade of trees in the mountains.
The stem is square in cross section, and the base leans over somewhat.
The leaves are simple and opposite, triangular-hastate, 5–10 cm long and 4–7 cm wide, with the base spreading to both sides in pointed lobes.
The leaf margins are serrated.
The leaf stalks are long.
Pale yellow lipped flowers are borne in whorled clusters at the stem tips.
The tip of the pistil is tinged with purple.
The fruit is a schizocarp.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed or by division.
It prefers a well-drained, well-ventilated place.
A place that is sunny from autumn to spring and in partial shade in summer is best, and in the ground it is good to plant it under deciduous trees.
For potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface has dried; for plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient unless sunny weather continues in summer and the soil dries out.
Fertilizer is not particularly necessary if base fertilizer is applied, but for potted plants, slow-release fertilizer may be placed on the soil in spring and autumn.
There are no particular pests or diseases.
