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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Campanula pers. alba

The low foliage is topped with flowerspikes of up to 120 cm high. Big, white open bell shaped flowers last a long time. Suitable for back of the herbaceous border Height 90 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Campanula pers. coerulea

Produces large showy clusters of a rich purple flowers for the whole summer. These make terrific cutflowers Height 60 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Dierama pumilum

Dark pink flowers are carried at the end of flower stems that resembling a fisherman's rod. A graceful addition to any garden. Height 120 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Liatris sp. Floristan White

The white flowers resemble bottle brushes and will appear in Summer. They make good strong cutflowers and will atract butterflies to the garden too. Height 90 cm. Spread 45 cm

Lychnis Petite Henri

Shaggy double white flowers on upright stems in Summer. Compact bushy foliage. Attracts bees and butterflies. Height 50cm. Spread 50cm.

Melittis Royal Velvet Distinction

Pretty cream and dark pink bicoloured flowers in May and June. Honey scented foliage can be dried and used in potpourri. Enjoys partial shade and is suited to a woodland garden. Height 45cm

Tulbaghia violacea Variegata

Fragrant violet-blue flowers from June-August. Silver variegated foliage. Semi-evergreen. Height 40 cm. Plant in a sunny position in free-draining soil.

Anchusa azurea ‘Dropmore’

'Italian Bugloss' is a biennial or short-lived perennial however, do not let this put you off. It is still a magnificent plant with stunning flowers and structural integrity.