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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Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’

Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as 'lady's mantle' is the perfect clump-forming perennial for the garden. 'Thriller' is slightly larger than the average Alchemilla, and also has a more prolific bloom.

Astilbe ‘Colour Flash Lime’

Astilbe are gorgeous herbaceous perennials with attractive foliage and plumes. They are the perfect plant to add to shaded areas in any garden, which will provide colour from summer to late autumn/early winter!

Digitalis grandiflora Carillon

The wavy spikes of this soft yellow foxglove are an old time favourite. They are well suited for the front and middle of a shaded border where they will show all Summer. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Geranium m. Spessart

This plant makes a good groundcover with its scented evergreen foliage, which turns to bronze and red in autumn. Purple pink flowers, fading to white with age. Height 35 cm. Spread 100 cm.

Hosta ‘Devon Green’

Hosta are grown for the wonderful foliage. Devon Green forms a dense medium sized mound of highly glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with distinct midribs. Pale lavender flowers in late Summer. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist fertile soil in full or partial shade. Excellent choice for the shade garden, moist woodland garden, good for underplanting, and groundcover.  Height and spread (approx) - 50cm x 50cm.

Hosta ‘First Frost’

Hosta are grown for the wonderful foliage. 'First Frost' a dense mound of broad, blue-green, heart-shaped leaves with variegated margins. When new leaves emerge in Spring they are edged with golden yellow which matures to bright white. Excellent ground-cover in shaded area! Pale lavender flowers in late Summer. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist fertile soil in full or partial shade. Excellent choice for the shade garden, moist woodland garden, good for under-planting, and ground-cover. Height and spread (approx) - 40cm x 90cm.

Hosta Big Daddy

The very large, heavily corrugated leaves are striking. It is one of the better blue leafed varieties. The near white flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 90 cm.

Hosta Empress Wu

This is a royal plant! Impressive height and big, bold, green foliage. If positioned in a moist spot it will thrive. Big lavender flowers to match. Height 120 cm. Spread 150 cm

Hosta Francee

Large dark green leaves with narrow white margins. A strong garden plant, which tolerates full sun. The light lavender flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Hosta Minute Man

Dark green cupped leaves with wide white margins. Pale lavender flowers July and August. Height 45cm.

Hosta Orange Marmalade

Uniquely variegated all season. Leaves emerge a yellow-gold and turn a golden-orange. Blue green margins. In Summer leaves turn from yellow-white. Pale lavender flowers July & August. Height 50cm.

Hosta Patriot

One of the best hostas with its dark green foliage and strong white margins. It will be a very versatile and showy plant, which can be used in any semi-shaded setting. Height 50 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hosta Purple Heart

Green foliage with unusual dark purple-red leaf stems which continue through the base of the leaf. Reddish stems bear mauve-purple flowers. Height 40cm. Spread 90cm.

Hosta Reversed

The creamy white foliage has dark green margins. Definitely a plant with a striking effect in a shady spot in the garden. Lilac flowers in summer. Height 40 cm. Spread 70 cm.

Hosta sieb. Frances Williams

The large heart-shaped leaves are blue-green at the centre with golden-green margins. Off-white flowers in middle to late summer. Height 70 cm. Spread 100 cm.

Hosta Wide Brim

The rippled heart shaped leaves are green surrounded by a buttery yellow trim. A cheerful addition to any border or container. Height 50 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Meconopsis betonicifolia

With its big strikingly blue flowers which resemble those of Poppies, this is an unusual garden plant. Needs cool, sheltered position and rich soil. Height 100 cm. Spread 45cm.

Rodgersia aescuifolia rubra

Reddish chestnut like leaves. Height 120cm. Dark Pink flowers June - August.

Rodgersia Bloody Mary

Dark green-bronze leaves with red-pink flowers in summer. Moist soil, sun or light shade. Height 60cm.

Rodgersia Bronze Peacock

Darkest variety of Rodgersia. The large, thick and glossy dark bronze-brown leaves make this a great sculptural plant for the garden. Tiny pink flowers in Spring. Height 100cm. Spread 100cm.

Rodgersia Herkules

Perennial with Chestnut like leaves. Cream flowering panicles from June-August. Height 120 cm. Plant in moist, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.

Stachys macrantha Robusta

Deep purple-pink flowers from June-July. Strong veined ovate dark green leaves with scalloped edges.  Height 60 cm.

Anemone ‘Wild Swan’

Japanese Anemones are beautiful plants which can produce single, semi-double or double blooms in shades of white or pink. They are renowned for their exceptionally long flowering period and their tolerance for minimal maintenance.