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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Aganpanthus Purple Cloud

Agapanthus -Purple-Cloud is a cultivar of Agapanthus, commonly known as African lilies or Lily of the Nile. It is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceous family. 'Purple Cloud' is named for its striking clusters of purple flowers, which are borne on tall stalks above the foliage. That grows to the height of 90cm, likes a sunny to partial shade position and needs to be in moist to well drained soil.

Allium ‘Summer Beauty’

Alliums are known as 'Ornamental Onions', they are renowned for their striking flower colour, inflorescence and their remarkable flowering height. They are very easily grown and absolutely stunning when planted in drifts.

Allium schubertii

The Allium-schubertii plant is known for its unique and eye-catching flower shape. The flower head consists of up to 100 star-shaped florets that radiate outwards in all directions, giving it a spherical appearance. The florets are typically pink-purple in colour and have prominent stamens that protrude outwards, resembling fireworks. The flowers bloom in late spring to early summer and can reach a diameter of about 30cm.

Aster ‘Little Carlow’

Aster are beautiful daisy-like flowers which can be found in an array of different colours. Aster 'Little Carlow' is perfect for adding colour to your garden at the start of the season through to summer.

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'.

Bergenia Eroica

The heart shaped leaves are marbled with purple. Long lasting, purple flowers in Spring. Good for mass planting in shaded areas and suitable for moist soil. Height 45 cm. Spread 25 cm.

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.

Centaurea Amethyst Dream ®

Forms a mound of narrow grey-green foliage. Shaggy and exotic looking silky, purple flowers from early Summer to Autumn. A really eye-catching flower! Good for cutting too. Butterfly and bee friendly. Garden plant for flowerbed in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Will also tolerate sandy and clay soils. A cottage garden plant but also great in wild flower/meadow or seaside gardens.

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.

Digitalis purp Dalmation Purple

Tall spikes of tubular deep lavender purple flowers up to 150 cm. Very impressive plant, suitable for back of border or a shady spot. Foliage height without flower 60 cm.

Epimedium gr Lilafee

The long-spurred lavender flowers in Spring are eye catching. The heartshaped foliage is evergreen and changes from bronze to green to red each year. Height 20 cm. Spread 30 cm.