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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Astrantia major ‘Sunningdale Variegated’

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 Ballawley Red

Good plant to use as groundcover and edging. The glossy green foliage will flush purple in autumn. Magenta flowers will appear in spring. Height to 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Bergenia Bressingham White

The glossy green foliage will look good all year. The pure white flowers in Spring will brighten up any shady areas in the garden, especially front of border. Height 45 cm. Spread 25 cm.

Bergenia cord. Rotblum

The evergreen, heartshaped and leathery leaves make this a vibrant and reliable garden plant. In Spring the bell shaped dark pink flowers stand out well. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm

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.

Brunnera ‘Jack of Diamonds’ ®

A wonderful perennial that will bring sparkle and interest to shady areas. Forms a spreading clump of silver heart-shaped leaves, frosty in appearance. The large leaves carry striking dark green veining. Clusters of small, dainty looking, baby blue 'forget-me-not' flowers in Spring. Attracts pollinators. Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist but well drained soil in full or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, for under-planting, woodland style gardens. Also suitable in large pots or containers. Height & Spread; 40cm x 80cm.

Brunnera Looking Glass

Forms a clump of frosted silver heart-shaped leaves. Bright blue forget-me-not flowers in mid to late Spring. Partial or full shade. Great for woodland gardens. Height 40cm.

Brunnera mac. Hadspen Cream

The irregular creamy white margins will brighten things up in borders or near ponds. The vivid blue forget-me-not flowers from early spring to summer. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost ®

A beautiful garden addition with its silver-grey leaves and pronounced dark veins. and suitable for moist conditions. Blue forget-me-not flowers in spring. Height 45 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Geranium Coombland White

A very long flowering variety. Its delicate white flowerpetals are red at their base with pink veins radiating from the centre. Soft downy foliage. Evergreen. Height 40 cm. Spread 35 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.

Geum coc. Cooky

Clump forming herbaceous perennial. Bright blaze orange flowers on upright stems from May through to September. Height 50cm. Spread 30cm.

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.

Lobelia ‘Starship Blue’

A really showy perennial! Bright green ovate leaves form a strong and neat, upright clump of foliage. In late Summer, a wonderful display of deep purple-blue flower spikes are a truly eye-catching addition to any garden or patio. Will attract pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, cottage style gardens, also in pots or containers. Height 60 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Lobelia Starship Scarlet

Magnificently eye-catching red flowerspikes in abundance from June to September. Strong compact foliage. Prefers sun or part shade. Attracts butterflies. Height 60cm. Spread 20cm.

Lysimachia punctata Alexander

Perennial. Yellow flowers from July-August. Silver variegated foliage with a pink tinge. Plant in a sunny position. Height 60 cm.

Rodgersia Bloody Mary

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

Sedum Herbstfreude Autumn Joy

This dependable and adaptable plant has rich pink, flat flower heads in late summer and autumn. These will attract butterflies to your garden. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Sedum Jose Aubergine

Stonecrop. Leaves are deep rich aubergine colour. Deep dusky pink flowers from August-September. Height 45 cm. Sun to partial shade, well drained soil.

Sedum Purple Emperor

Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade. Good in beds, borders, coastal areas, wildlife gardens, or in large containers.

Sedum spect Brilliant

Large leaves are topped be enormous pink flower heads in mid-Summer. The deepen to a deep rusty-red as Autumn approaches. A real magnet for butterflies! Great cut flower. Height 45 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Sedum Stewed Rhubarb Mountains

Perennial with purple-green foliage and pink pink flowers in August-September. Height 40 cm Sunny position, poor free-draining soil.

Sisyrinchium str Aunt May

Numerous cream flowers, petal yellow with purple streaks from June-July. Yellow variegated leaves. Height 50 cm.

Stachys byzantina

Lambs Tongue Evergreen, mat-forming. Woolly grey foliage, excellent for ground-cover or front of border. Pink flowers from June-August. Height 40 cm. Sunny position.