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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Acanthus mollis

Acanthus are one of the greatest garden plants! They bear enormous deeply lobed leaves, from which tall flower spikes clothed in white flowers, on pink stems, emerge in late summer. The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements.

Acanthus mollis ā€˜Whitewaterā€™

Acanthus are one of the greatest garden plants! They bear enormous deeply lobed leaves, from which tall flower spikes clothed in white flowers, on pink stems, emerge in late summer. The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements.

Acanthus spinosus

Acanthus are one of the greatest garden plants! They bear enormous deeply lobed leaves, from which tall flower spikes clothed in white flowers, on pink stems, emerge in late summer. The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements.

Aconitum Ɨ cammarum ‘Bicolor’

Aconiutm are perfect plants for adding colour and dimension to a garden due to its amazing flower colour and structural integrity.

Aconitum Pyramidalis

Aconiutm are perfect plants for adding colour and dimension to a garden due to its amazing flower colour and structural integrity.

Allium ā€˜Globemasterā€™

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 ā€˜Mont Blancā€™

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 nectaroscordum siculum

Allium-nectaroscordum-siculum, commonly known as Mediterranean bells, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Allium genus in the Amaryllidaceae family. This plant grows from a bulb and typically reaches a height of 120cm. It produces large, bell-shaped flowers that hang in clusters atop sturdy stems. The flowers appear in various shades of pink, purple, or white, often with green stripes or spots. The petals are fused together, forming a distinct bell shape.

Campanula lactiflora Loddon Anna

Frothy great heads of pale mauve bell shaped flowers on show in the summer months. Upright habit, but would benefit from staking. Good for herbaceous border. Height 120 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Crocosmia Lucifer

The dense iris-like foliage will be topped by the hottest Montbretia flowers. A fiery paprika-red, this small flowering variety is one of the hardiest around. Height up to 100 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Dierama pulcherrimum

The funnel shaped flower bells are pale pink. They appear on arching stems well, above the foliage, in summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Album’

A truly elegant addition to any garden. Narrow evergreen grass-like leaves form a clump, which is graced with tall arching stems resembling fishing rods - as it's name suggests. Nodding, bell-shaped bright white or slightly pink flowers dangle delicately from mid-late Summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 60 cm. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a sheltered spot. Good in beds, borders, cottage or coastal gardens. Also suitable in gravel/courtyard gardens or on banks/slopes.

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Dark Cerise’

A truly elegant addition to any garden. Narrow evergreen grass-like leaves form a clump, which is graced with tall arching stems resembling fishing rods - as it's name suggests. Nodding, bell-shaped, deep and dark purple flowers dangle delicately from mid-late Summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 60 cm. Position in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a sheltered spot. Good in beds, borders, cottage or coastal gardens. Also suitable in gravel/courtyard gardens or on banks/slopes.

Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii

The blueish green foliage looks fresh all year round. In early summer the lime yellow flowers dramatically tower above the plant. A great evergreen plant. Height 100 cm. Spread 90 cm.

Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow

Strong garden grower with bushy habit. In spring the red flowers last long and show up well against its green foliage. Fresh leaves have a red touch too. Height 100 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Hedysarum coronarium

French Honeysuckle. Bushy herbaceous perennial. Showy & fragrant bright red, pea-like flowers. Bloom time June-July. Height 100 cm.

Iris pseudac Variegata

In early spring this Iris will delight you with its spectacular yellow variegated leaves, later turning more green. The rich yellow flowers arrive in spring. Height 120 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Iris Yedo Yoman

With its considerable height, the back of the border would be a good place for this purple blue Iris, where it will impress in summer. Height 120 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Knautia mac Melton Pastels

Glorious pincushion flowers, in soft hues like lilac, white, purple and mauve. Plant at the back of a border and it will flower all summer, attracting wildlife. Height 120 cm. Spread 50 cm

Ligularia dent. Othello

A plant of substance for the back of the border or along waterside! Prefers a moist condition, where it will show its flat, orange flowerheads in big clusters in summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 90 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.

Meconopsis grandis Lingholm

Blue Poppy. Large sky blue flowers from May - June. Height 100cm.

Paeonia Duch de Nemours

Double, creamy white flowers with yellow centre in June and July. Height 100 cm.

Paeonia Karl Rosenfield

Double, dark crimson flowers from June till July. Height 100cm.

Papaver or. Pattys Plum

Oriental Poppy. Purple flowers from May-September. Sunny position, well draining soil. Height 100 cm.

Papaver or. Royal Wedding

Large fluffy crepe-paper like white flowers with purple almost black centres. Grey-green foliage. Height 100cm.

Rodgersia aescuifolia rubra

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

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.

Salvia Amistad

Bushy upright perennial garden sage. Aromatic bright green leaves. Almost black buds open to reveal large vibrant, rich purple tubular flowers from early summer to first frosts. Bees adore this one! Height 120cm. Spread 50cm.

Thalictrum Black Stockings

Black stems that bear clusters of deep pink flowers, above lush green foliage. Good cutflower. Height 120 cm.

Trollius chin Golden Queen

Globe Flower. Globular golden yellow flowers on erect stems in May and June. Height 100 cm.

Zantedeschia a Crowborough

Evergreen in mild areas. Height 100 cm. Pure white flowers in June and July. Needs winter protection.