Salvia appendiculata is a perennial plant that is native to Guangdong province in China, growing in forests, open streamsides, and thickets. S. appendiculata grows on erect stems to a height of 17 to 55 cm (6.7 to 21.7 in). Inflorescences are 4-6 flowered widely spaced verticillasters in racemes or panicles, with an 8 to 10 mm (0.31 to 0.39 in) purple or dark red corolla.