Herbaceous Perennials
Herbaceous plants (in botanical use frequently simply herbs) are plants that have no persistent woody stem above ground. The term is mainly applied to perennials, but in botany it may also refer to annuals or biennials, and include both forbs and graminoids.
Annual herbaceous plants die completely at the end of the growing season or when they have flowered and fruited, and they then grow again from seed.
Herbaceous perennial and biennial plants may have stems that die at the end of the growing season, but parts of the plant survive under or close to the ground from season to season.
Eupatorium purpureum ‘Ruby’
A Eupatorium with a neat and compact growing habit and blooming earlier than other varieties. Bright green foliage forms and upright clump. In late Summer purple red stems bear a profusion of pink-purple flowers. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, wildlife gardens, or great in pots and containers. Height 80 cm. Spread 80 cm.
Helleborus ViV ‘Victoria’
A neat and compact growing Hellebore. Clump-forming, evergreen leathery green leaves. The ViV series can begin flowering as early as September giving wonderful colour right through the Winter and into Spring. 'Victoria' has wonderful purple flowers which will darken even more as temperatures get colder. Position in heavy fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Shelter from strong, cold winds. Good in beds, borders, and pots or containers. Height and spread (approx) - 35cm x 35cm.
