Herbaceous Perennials
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.
Helleborus ViV ‘Valeria’
A neat and compact growing Hellebore. Clump-forming, evergreen leathery green leaves. The ViV series can begin flowering as early as September giving wonderful colour right through the Winter and into Spring. 'Valeria' has white flowers with flushes of pale pink and green. Position in heavy fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Shelter from strong, cold winds. Good in beds, borders, and pots or containers. Height and spread (approx) - 35cm x 35cm.
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.
