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.

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Acanthus mollis

Acanthus are one of the greatest garden plants! They bear enormous deeply lobed leaves, from which tall flower spikes clothed in white flowers, on pink stems, emerge in late summer. The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements.

Acanthus spinosus

Acanthus are one of the greatest garden plants! They bear enormous deeply lobed leaves, from which tall flower spikes clothed in white flowers, on pink stems, emerge in late summer. The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements.

Alstroemeria Inticancha Dark Purple

The Alstroemeria Inticancha Dark Purple has dark purple flowers with speckled markings. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and appear in clusters on top of sturdy stems. The plant blooms from spring to autumn, producing abundant flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

Alstroemeria Inticancha Indigo

Alstroemeria-Inticancha-Indigo is a type of Peruvian Lily plant that is known for its stunning indigo blue flowers. It is a compact and well-branched variety that typically grows to a height of about 40cm. The flowers are adorned with dark purple-blue petals with yellow throats, creating a striking contrast

Astrantia major ‘Florence’

Astrantia are beautiful, clump-forming perennials with attractive glossy foliage. The produce stunning flowers which are surrounded by showy bracts which often provide a splash of colour. Astrantia is also known as 'Hattie's Pincushion' or 'Masterwort'.

Buddleja Buzz Lavender

Dwarf Butterfly Bush. Violet-lilac flower plumes from June till September. Height 60 cm. Plant in a sunny position.

Buddleja Buzz Magenta

Dwarf Butterfly Bush. Purple magenta flower plumes from June till September. Height 60 cm. Plant in a sunny position.

Campanula glom. Superba

Dense heads of purple bell-shaped flowers appear in Summer. Tough and easy to grow garden plant, well suited to a cottage garden or herbaceous border. Height 45 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Cirsium riv. ‘Trevor’s Blue Wonder’

Beautiful Ornamental Thistle. Upright clump forming perennial with prickly leaves resembling the foliage of a thistle. Tall, erect stems bear spectacular deep purple thistle-like flowers in mid to late Summer. A magnet for bees and butterflies! Garden plant for flowerbed in moist well-drained or damp soil in full sun. Approximate height and spread- 150cm x 60cm.

Delphinium Black Knight

The midnight violet flower spikes appear from early Summer. The plant is best located at the back of a sunny border. The tall spikes will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Delphinium Guinevere p.h.

This is a cottage favourite with a delicate lavender-pink colour and white centre. It will add a soft touch to your border. The tall spikes will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Dark Cerise’

A truly elegant addition to any garden. Narrow evergreen grass-like leaves form a clump, which is graced with tall arching stems resembling fishing rods - as it's name suggests. Nodding, bell-shaped, deep and dark purple flowers dangle delicately from mid-late Summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 60 cm. Position in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a sheltered spot. Good in beds, borders, cottage or coastal gardens. Also suitable in gravel/courtyard gardens or on banks/slopes.