Salvia dabieshanensis is a perennial plant that is native to Anhui province in China, found growing on hillsides and near thickets at 600 to 1,100 m (2,000 to 3,600 ft) elevation. S. dabieshanensis typically grows on a single erect stem to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall. The corolla is yellow or yellowish, from 2 to 2.8 cm (0.79 to 1.10 in) long.