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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Delphinium Astolat

The rich spikes of deep pink flowers are unusual for delphinium. A well known and proven cottage style garden plant. It will need some support for its heavy flowers in summer. Height up to 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Delphinium Black Knight

The midnight violet flower spikes appear from early Summer. The plant is best located at the back of a sunny border. The tall spikes will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Delphinium Blue Bird p.h.

A well known plant from olden days. Ideally put at the back of a border, where its dark blue flower spikes with their white centres will be spectacular. Needs some support. Height 150 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Delphinium Galahad p.h.

The pure white flower spikes will be on show from early to late summer. They make excellent cutflowers. Because of their size they will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Delphinium Guinevere p.h.

This is a cottage favourite with a delicate lavender-pink colour and white centre. It will add a soft touch to your border. The tall spikes will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Echinops bann. Blue Globe

Often grown as an architectural plant for its shapely leaves, the dark blue flowerheads in summer will attract many butterflies and bees to your border, Height 100 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Eryngium giganteum

Large prickly silver-grey flowers from June to August. Marbled heart shaped foliage. Great for dried flower arrangements. Height 120cm.

Eupatorium mac Atropurpureum

Good strong plant for back of the border. Does not need staking. The large purplish blooms will attract butterflies in mid summer to autumn. Height 180 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’

Forms a large mound of dark bronze-purple foliage which will gradually turn a dark green as the season progresses. In late Summer clusters of fluffy white flowers are born on dark red-purple stems. A great pollinator plant. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate a dry shade area. Good in beds, borders, woodland or wildlife garden. Height 180 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Lathyrus lat. Pink Pearl

An old time, well known favourite. The delicate pink flowers will grace the garden in summer months. Plant it in a sunny position and you will get plenty showcase cutflowers. Height 150 cm. Spread 30 cm

Lathyrus lat. Red Pearl

On a sunny position in a border this old favourite garden plant will give you loads of red, delicate flowers through the summer months. A great cut flower. Height 150 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Lathyrus lat. White Pearl

Planted in a sunny border this old favourite will supply plenty of delicate white flowers in summer. They make a nice bouquet too. Height 150 cm. Spread 30 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.

Thalictrum d Hewitts Dbl

Elegant, clump-forming. Height 100 cm. Large panicles of nodding double lilac flowers from mid to late Summer.

Verbena bonariensis

This tall plant with its stiff stems provides useful height at the back of a border. The bright lavender purple flat flower clusters appear from June till the first frosts. Height 150 cm. Spread 60 cm.