Blue sage

Blue sage (Eranthemum pulchellum) 喜花草

Eranthemum pulchellum, commonly called blue sage, is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India and China. It is noted for its axillary and terminal spikes of gentian blue flowers. Blooms of this shrub usually appear most profusely in early spring in Shenzhen, and can continue throughout most of the year. They are commonly seen in parks across Shenzhen, especially in Shenzhen Bay Park and Lianhua Hill Park. Photo by Liu Minxia