Salvia qimenensis is a perennial or biennial herb that is native to Anhui province in China, typically growing on hillsides. S. qimenensis grows on erect stems to a height of 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 in). Inflorescences are 6-flowered widely spaced verticillasters in racemes or panicles, with a 1.5 cm (0.59 in) purple to white corolla.