Salvia glabrescens (species of sage)
A species of sage native to Japan. The name is usually written in kana.
Salvia glabrescens blooms with purple flowers in autumn.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in kana.
The name アキギリ (秋桐) literally means 'autumn paulownia', likely referring to the plant's flowering season and the shape of its leaves.