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.

Allium ‘Globemaster’

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.

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.

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.

Eupatorium mac Atropurpureum

Good strong plant for back of the border. Does not need staking. The large purplish blooms will attract butterflies in mid summer to autumn. Height 180 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Knautia mac Melton Pastels

Glorious pincushion flowers, in soft hues like lilac, white, purple and mauve. Plant at the back of a border and it will flower all summer, attracting wildlife. Height 120 cm. Spread 50 cm

Papaver or. Pattys Plum

Oriental Poppy. Purple flowers from May-September. Sunny position, well draining soil. Height 100 cm.

Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Steel’

Deeply divided, aromatic silvery foliage with a bushy habit. Strong silver stems carry large panicles of small violet-blue flowers appearing in sprays. Provides wonderful colour and fragrance in the late Summer and Autumn garden. Highly attractive to bees and pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Will also grow in poor dry or gravely soils and is drought tolerant. Height and spread (approx) - 120cm x 100cm.

Salvia Amistad

Bushy upright perennial garden sage. Aromatic bright green leaves. Almost black buds open to reveal large vibrant, rich purple tubular flowers from early summer to first frosts. Bees adore this one! Height 120cm. Spread 50cm.