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'.

Cosmos Chocamocha

Sumptuous velvety bronze flowers on blue to green foliage during summer. Smells even more of chocolate than most varieties. An excellent garden choice. Height 35cm. Spread 30 cm.

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.

Geranium Coombland White

A very long flowering variety. Its delicate white flowerpetals are red at their base with pink veins radiating from the centre. Soft downy foliage. Evergreen. Height 40 cm. Spread 35 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.

Geum coc. Cooky

Clump forming herbaceous perennial. Bright blaze orange flowers on upright stems from May through to September. Height 50cm. Spread 30cm.

Heuchera Berry Smoothie

Beautiful raspberry pink leaves emerge in Spring that darken through the season. White flowers in Spring-Summer. Height 45cm.

Heuchera Black Beauty

The glossy deep maroon foliage will add colour to the garden all year round. Plants are easy to grow. In summer the contrast of the white flowers adds interest. Height 40 cm. Spread 60 cm

Heuchera Caramel

The fantastic evergreen foliage gives year round colour to the garden. Beautiful red & orange-apricot leaves emerge in Spring and mature to golden caramel through the season. Creamy-white flowers. Trim back withered old leaves in Spring to encourage fresh growth.  Height 45cm. 

Heuchera m. Palace Purple

A long established purple Heuchera and still one of the best. The maple like foliage ranges from bronzy green to purple. Suitable for edge of border, tubs and containers. Height 45 cm. Spread 40 cm

Heuchera Marmalade

Evergreen plant grown for its brightly coloured foliage in shades of peach, gold, bronze and amber. Spires of small pink flowers on slender stems. Remove old leaves in Spring to encourage fresh growth. Height 35 cm.

Heuchera Paris

Evergreen, silvery-green leaves with beautifully contrasting tall spikes of rosy-red flowers in Summer.  Height 35 cm, spread 45 cm. 

Heuchera Plum Pudding

This evergreen perennial with its shiny plum coloured foliage and pale pink flowers will stand out in your garden. Well suited to moist and shady conditions. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Heuchera Shanghai

Mound forming silvery-purple foliage of this Heuchera is a pretty addition to the garden. White flowers on dark stems in Summer. Remove tired old leaves in Spring to encourage fresh foliage growth. Evergreen  Height 40 cm.

Heuchera Sugar Plum

Dark red-purple leaves with a silvery marbled effect and dark veins. Spikes of silvery pink flowers in Summer. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm.

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.  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 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 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.

Hosta Reversed

The creamy white foliage has dark green margins. Definitely a plant with a striking effect in a shady spot in the garden. Lilac flowers in summer. Height 40 cm. Spread 70 cm.

Hosta Wide Brim

The rippled heart shaped leaves are green surrounded by a buttery yellow trim. A cheerful addition to any border or container. Height 50 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Knautia Thunder and Lightning

Variegated light green & cream foliage forms a low mound. Tall wirey stems topped by purple-red pincushion flowers throughout Summer and into Autumn. Attracts butterflies. Likes a well drained sunny spot. Height 45cm. Spread 50cm.

Lobelia ‘Starship Blue’

A really showy perennial! Bright green ovate leaves form a strong and neat, upright clump of foliage. In late Summer, a wonderful display of deep purple-blue flower spikes are a truly eye-catching addition to any garden or patio. Will attract pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, cottage style gardens, also in pots or containers. Height 60 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Lobelia Starship Scarlet

Magnificently eye-catching red flowerspikes in abundance from June to September. Strong compact foliage. Prefers sun or part shade. Attracts butterflies. Height 60cm. Spread 20cm.

Lysimachia punctata Alexander

Perennial. Yellow flowers from July-August. Silver variegated foliage with a pink tinge. Plant in a sunny position. Height 60 cm.

Rodgersia Bloody Mary

Dark green-bronze leaves with red-pink flowers in summer. Moist soil, sun or light shade. Height 60cm.

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 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.

Sedum Purple Emperor

Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade. Good in beds, borders, coastal areas, wildlife gardens, or in large containers.

Sedum spect Brilliant

Large leaves are topped be enormous pink flower heads in mid-Summer. The deepen to a deep rusty-red as Autumn approaches. A real magnet for butterflies! Great cut flower. Height 45 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Sedum Stewed Rhubarb Mountains

Perennial with purple-green foliage and pink pink flowers in August-September. Height 40 cm Sunny position, poor free-draining soil.

Stachys byzantina

Lambs Tongue Evergreen, mat-forming. Woolly grey foliage, excellent for ground-cover or front of border. Pink flowers from June-August. Height 40 cm. Sunny position.