
"Salvia eigii" is a herbaceous perennial native to Israel. The plant grows in a clump 30 cm high by 60 cm wide, with dark green leaves, the largest of which grow up to 30 cm long and 20 cm wide. The flower stalk grows up to 1 m high, with several 20–30 cm inflorescences which hold flowers growing in whorls. The flower's upper lip is purple, the lower lip is pink, with ruby lines going into the throat. The calyx is a prominent ruby color.
Similar species: Lamiales
By Ori Fragman Sapir
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Uploaded May 6, 2020. Captured May 6, 2020 09:16 in Unnamed Road, Gan Ner.