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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Alcea rosea ‘Spring Celebrities White’

Alcea, also known as 'hollyhock', are short-lived showy perennials. These plants are an old garden favourite, perfect for any garden. The 'Spring Celebrities' series is a compact strain with bushy dwarf plants which bear large double blooms.

Aquilegia White Barlow

Aquilegia-White-Barlow is a perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is commonly known as White Barlow columbine or Granny's bonnet. It grows to about 80cm in height and has a spread of about 30cm. The white flowers are double, meaning they have extra petals that give them a full and fluffy appearance.

Camassia caerulea Alba

Camassia is one of the best Spring flowers! Tall spikey stems are topped by creamy-white star shaped flowers, appearing like a pyramid. Plant in moist soil in a sunny position. Height 90 cm.

Campanula pers. alba

The low foliage is topped with flowerspikes of up to 120 cm high. Big, white open bell shaped flowers last a long time. Suitable for back of the herbaceous border Height 90 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Centaurea Amethyst in Snow

Forms a low mound of grey-green leaves. Eye-catching shaggy flowers in Summer. White petals around a deep purple base. Height 40 cm. Spread 60 cm.  

Dicentra spectabilis Alba

The pure white flowers are heart shaped and carried along arching flowering stems in early Spring and Summer. A showy plant for a shady garden spot. Height 100 cm. Spread 80 cm

Digitalis purpurea Foxy

Mixed colours as we remember them from olden times, with pinks, lilacs and white. Attractive for bees during the summer months. Cottage garden perfect! Height 80 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Hesperis matronalis ‘White’

A self-seeding perennial forms rosettes of dark green leaves. Fabulously scented bright white flowers in clusters above the foliage. Their fragrance perfume the air in Summer evenings. They are also edible and look great sprinkled over salads. Highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. Garden plant for flowerbed in fertile and moist, but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for beds, borders, cottage style gardens. Ideal for wildlife and meadow style gardens. Height and spread (approx) - 90cm x 50cm.

Hosta Gold Standard

This bright Hosta stands out in any location! Its bright golden leaves with green margins will cheer you. Strong grower, white flowers in summer. Height 70 cm. Spread 70 cm.

Hosta Great Expectations

The very large and puckered leaves are blue and green with irregular light yellow cream centres and stand out. The white flowers are also very substantial, Height 75 cm. Spread 70 cm

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’

Peony are a cottage garden favourite! Forms a large shrub clump of dark green deeply cut foliage. In Summer, the large fragrant blooms are showstoppers! Red buds open out to very pale pink flower petals, double and ruffled, which mature to bright white. A wonderful cutflower! Garden plant for flowerbed in moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, cottage gardens. Height and spread (approx) - 90 cm x 90 cm.