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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Aganpanthus Purple Cloud

Agapanthus -Purple-Cloud is a cultivar of Agapanthus, commonly known as African lilies or Lily of the Nile. It is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceous family. 'Purple Cloud' is named for its striking clusters of purple flowers, which are borne on tall stalks above the foliage. That grows to the height of 90cm, likes a sunny to partial shade position and needs to be in moist to well drained soil.

Astrantia major ‘Florence’

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'.

Eupatorium purpureum ‘Ruby’

A Eupatorium with a neat and compact growing habit and blooming earlier than other varieties. Bright green foliage forms and upright clump. In late Summer purple red stems bear a profusion of pink-purple flowers. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, wildlife gardens, or great in pots and containers. Height 80 cm. Spread 80 cm.

Hesperis matronalis

Damask Violet Spikes of white, mauve or purple flowers. Flowering time: June. Height 70cm.

Hosta fortunei aureomarginata

A robust hosta with heart shaped foliage. The leaves have irregular creamy yellow margins. The light violet flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hosta sieboldiana elegans

A robust garden plant for a shady spot. The leaves are a dark blue-green, deeply ribbed and heart shaped. Pale lilac flowers in mid summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 100 cm.

Hosta Sum and Substance

The very large gold coloured leaves are heart shaped and slightly glossy. They grow firmly upright and will add substance to your border. Height 80 cm. Spread 80 cm.

Penstemon Rich Ruby

The densely packed flowerspikes full of rich ruby flowers will give colour for many months. They are trouble free and will attract butterflies and bees in to your garden too. Height 60 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Perovskia Little Spire

Compact, upright plant. Small grey green leaves. Lavender blue flowers in late Summer. Height 90cm.

Salvia micr Love and Wishes

Wonderful rich purple-pink flowers blooming all summer long - from June to October. Pale olive-green foliage. Bees and butterflies will love this one in the garden! Height 70cm.

Verbascum Sugar Plum

Showy violet purple flowers emerge in Spring and continue through Summer. Height 50 cm.