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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Bergenia ‘Abendglut’

Bergenia, also known as 'Elephant's Ears' are sunning evergreen perennials which produce amazing leathery green leaves and clusters of bell-shaped pink or white flowers.

Bergenia Baby Doll

A good, tough , evergreen garden plant. The leaves will turn a lovely maroon-red colour in autumn. The light pink flowers appear in spring and turn to hot pink. Height 30 cm. Spread 25 cm

Bergenia Ballawley Red

Good plant to use as groundcover and edging. The glossy green foliage will flush purple in autumn. Magenta flowers will appear in spring. Height to 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Bergenia Bressingham White

The glossy green foliage will look good all year. The pure white flowers in Spring will brighten up any shady areas in the garden, especially front of border. Height 45 cm. Spread 25 cm.

Bergenia cord. Rotblum

The evergreen, heartshaped and leathery leaves make this a vibrant and reliable garden plant. In Spring the bell shaped dark pink flowers stand out well. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm

Bergenia Dragonfly Angel Kiss

Soft snow white flowers emerge turning to baby pink in March and  April. Brings beautiful colour to the early Spring garden. Easy to grow. Height 30cm.

Bergenia Dragonfly Sakura

Semi-double cherry pink flowers in early Spring. Compact habit. Unusual purple-black winter foliage. Height 30cm.

Bergenia Eroica

The heart shaped leaves are marbled with purple. Long lasting, purple flowers in Spring. Good for mass planting in shaded areas and suitable for moist soil. Height 45 cm. Spread 25 cm.

Brunnera ‘Jack of Diamonds’ Ā®

A wonderful perennial that will bring sparkle and interest to shady areas. Forms a spreading clump of silver heart-shaped leaves, frosty in appearance. The large leaves carry striking dark green veining. Clusters of small, dainty looking, baby blue 'forget-me-not' flowers in Spring. Attracts pollinators. Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist but well drained soil in full or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, for under-planting, woodland style gardens. Also suitable in large pots or containers. Height & Spread; 40cm x 80cm.

Brunnera Looking Glass

Forms a clump of frosted silver heart-shaped leaves. Bright blue forget-me-not flowers in mid to late Spring. Partial or full shade. Great for woodland gardens. Height 40cm.

Brunnera mac. Hadspen Cream

The irregular creamy white margins will brighten things up in borders or near ponds. The vivid blue forget-me-not flowers from early spring to summer. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost Ā®

A beautiful garden addition with its silver-grey leaves and pronounced dark veins. and suitable for moist conditions. Blue forget-me-not flowers in spring. Height 45 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Epimedium Akebono

Masses of white flowers flushed with pink. New red foliage in Spring. Height 25cm.

Epimedium gr Lilafee

The long-spurred lavender flowers in Spring are eye catching. The heartshaped foliage is evergreen and changes from bronze to green to red each year. Height 20 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Epimedium x rubrum

This is a compact groundcover, suitable for shade. The young plants are bright red, maturing foliage turns pale green. Spurred red flowers in Spring. Height 20 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Epimedium x ver Sulphureum

The leaves of this good groundcover are mottled with red in spring and autumn. Pale yellow showy flowers in the spring. Suitable to plant in a shady area. Height 25 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Geranium m. Bevans Variety

A good evergreen groundcover geranium with deep magenta flowers in spring and summer. Its foliage is aromatic. Height 25 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Geranium m. Spessart

This plant makes a good groundcover with its scented evergreen foliage, which turns to bronze and red in autumn. Purple pink flowers, fading to white with age. Height 35 cm. Spread 100 cm.

Geranium mac Elizabeth Ann

Dark brown leaves with green midribs. Rich purple-pink flowers in April - June. The flowers attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees. Height 40cm.

Geranium renardii

A lovely geranium with velvety foliage. An ideal plant if you have a problem area. Best planted in groups. The flat white flowers, veined with violet appear in Spring through to summer. Height 25 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Geranium x cant. Karmina

This evergreen plant will quickly form decent cover. The carmine rose flowers will appear from mid to early summer. Foliage provides also good autumn colour. Height 25 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hosta ‘Devon Green’

Hosta are grown for the wonderful foliage. Devon Green forms a dense medium sized mound of highly glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with distinct midribs. Pale lavender flowers in late Summer. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist fertile soil in full or partial shade. Excellent choice for the shade garden, moist woodland garden, good for underplanting, and groundcover.Ā  Height and spread (approx) - 50cm x 50cm.

Hosta ‘First Frost’

Hosta are grown for the wonderful foliage. 'First Frost' a dense mound of broad, blue-green, heart-shaped leaves with variegated margins. When new leaves emerge in Spring they are edged with golden yellow which matures to bright white. Excellent ground-cover in shaded area! Pale lavender flowers in late Summer. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist fertile soil in full or partial shade. Excellent choice for the shade garden, moist woodland garden, good for under-planting, and ground-cover. Height and spread (approx) - 40cm x 90cm.

Hosta Big Daddy

The very large, heavily corrugated leaves are striking. It is one of the better blue leafed varieties. The near white flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 90 cm.

Hosta Empress Wu

This is a royal plant! Impressive height and big, bold, green foliage. If positioned in a moist spot it will thrive. Big lavender flowers to match. Height 120 cm. Spread 150 cm

Hosta fortunei aureomarginata

A robust hosta with heart shaped foliage. The leaves have irregular creamy yellow margins. The light violet flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hosta Francee

Large dark green leaves with narrow white margins. A strong garden plant, which tolerates full sun. The light lavender flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 50 cm.

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

Hosta Ground Master

The long and narrow leaves are dark green with wavy margins, that are yellow in spring, turning white in summer. Lilac flowers in summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Hosta Hadspen Blue

A low growing hosta with a strong blue colour. It makes a good garden plant with its heart shaped foliage and good performance. Lavender flowers in summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Hosta Halcyon

A medium high Hosta with pointed foliage. The blue leaves hold their colour well and it produces plenty of lavender flowers in summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Hosta Minute Man

Dark green cupped leaves with wide white margins. Pale lavender flowers July and August. Height 45cm.

Hosta Orange Marmalade

Uniquely variegated all season. Leaves emerge a yellow-gold and turn a golden-orange. Blue green margins. In Summer leaves turn from yellow-white. Pale lavender flowers July & August. Height 50cm.

Hosta Patriot

One of the best hostas with its dark green foliage and strong white margins. It will be a very versatile and showy plant, which can be used in any semi-shaded setting. Height 50 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hosta Purple Heart

Green foliage with unusual dark purple-red leaf stems which continue through the base of the leaf. Reddish stems bear mauve-purple flowers. Height 40cm. Spread 90cm.