Salvia scabra is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern coast of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, growing on sandy shores, coastal shrubs, and hillside slopes up to an altitude of 200 m. Extremely adaptable to many types of conditions, it can reach one meter in height, developing light brown, round, and hairy woody stems. A heavy pruning is recommended at the end of winter, and spent flower stems should be cut back. Fertilization should be done every 12-15 days from April to September.