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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Allium Cristophii

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.

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

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.

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.

Erysimum Bowles Mauve

A bright and fragrant addition to borders or as edging. The grey foliage will carry plenty of fragrant, mauve flowers for months on end. Height 50 cm. Spread 40 cm

Erysimum Winter Joy

Narrow grey-green leaves with purple- mauve flowers from March until early Summer. Height 40 cm. Evergreen.

Geranium Ann Folkard

The vivid magenta flowers with their distinct black veins are starting early and finishing late. The new foliage is golden, changing to apple green. Height 40 cm. Spread 50 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.

Geranium Sweet Heidi

Purple flower with a white eye from May to October. Flowers resting on long runner stems. Attracts bees. Height 40cm.

Knautia Thunder and Lightning

Variegated light green & cream foliage forms a low mound. Tall wirey stems topped by purple-red pincushion flowers throughout Summer and into Autumn. Attracts butterflies. Likes a well drained sunny spot. Height 45cm. Spread 50cm.

Nepeta Six Hill Giant

A traditional garden plant. The grey-green foliage gives off a lemony scent when crushed. It will be covered with masses of lavender flowers, which attract bees. Height up to 60 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Nepeta x. fass. Kit Kat

Dark purple blue flowers from June till September. Sunny position, free-draining soil. Height 40 cm.

Penstemon Polaris Purple

Tubular purple flowers with white throats from June to August. Short stable stems and an upright habit. Great cottage garden plant. Height 45cm. Spread 45cm.

Phygelius aequalis Sensation

Evergreen. Dark purple flowers from May till October. Height 55 cm. Sunny position, free draining soil. Protect against severe frost.

Polemonium Lambrook Mauve

Mauve flowers from May-July. Height 60 cm. Sunny position, free-draining soil.

Salvia ‘Eveline’

Salvia are cottage garden favourites! Clump-forming perennial with a compact upright habit. Aromatic light green leaves. Erect racemes of two-lipped pink-purple flowers in Summer. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Attracts pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in light and well-drained soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, coastal areas, cottage gardens. Height 60cm. Spread 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.

Veronica First Glory

Compact, erect, clump-forming perennial with linear dark green pointed leaves. Slender racemes of tubular purple-blue flowers in Summer. Butterflies love this! Height 45 cm. Spread 45 cm.