B and T World Seeds' reference number: 80182
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:6-
Type of plant - perennial
Flower: BLUE, 2 lipped
Foliage: 2 or 3 pairs opp. lfts... RED root medicinal
Height in meters: 0.6

Common names for Salvia miltiorrhiza: (med:angina,cerebral atherosclerosis,phlebitis),  (med:first aid against strokes),  (med:for hypertension,styptic),  (med:hepatitis,psoriasis,dermatitis),  (med:impr.circulation(cold extremities),  (med:mental senility,cholesterol level),  (med:TCM),  (TCM:regulate heart & calm nerves,treat insomnia),  Chinese Red Sage,  Dan shen,  Red Rooted Sage,  Red Sage,  Tan shen, 

Salvia miltiorrhiza is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
34:   Oriental Herb and Vegetable Seed List
36:   Herb Seed List Culinary Medicinal Dye and Aromatic
43:   Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
51:   Chinese Native and Introduced Plants
161:   Edible Flowers
165:   Shady Condition Plant Seed List
454:  Lamiaceae
712:  Labiatae

Germination guide
Salvia miltiorrhiza seeds will usually germinate in 10-14 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Salvia miltiorrhiza seeds on the surface of a Well drained seed sowing mix at about 20-25°C.

For Patens & Superba see No. 14 (Pre-chill for 3 weeks).