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'.

Eryngium bourgatii

The silver veined dark green foliage is very impressive when it reappears. The stiff steely blue flowerstems and flowers add to its magic in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Fascicularia bicolor

For an exotic touch to your garden this evergreen plant is a good choice. Centre leaves will turn a vivid red as flowers appear. Needs a sheltered spot and winter protection Height 40 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Libertia caerulescens

The evergreen and stiff leaves will add interest to your border. The pale china blue flowers appear from early to late summer. Likes a sunny position. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm

Perovskia Little Spire

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

Phormium cook Cream Delight

New Zealand Flax Broad arching leaves, yellow, green and red variegated. Height 90 cm.

Phormium Flamingo

New Zealand Flax. Pink leaves with deeper pink margins. Height 100cm.

Salvia argentea Artemis

Grown for its large soft silvery-grey wooly leaves. Silver flower spikes in June-July topped with white flowers tinged with pink. Height 60cm. Spread 80cm.

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 hybr Carl

Perennial with wine red flowers for July till September. Height 20cm. Sunny position free draining soil.

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.

Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’

Artemisia can be shrubs, perennial or annuals- evergreen or deciduous. They usually have grey, aromatic, divided foliage with insignificant flowerheads.