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'.

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.

Cimicifuga Chocaholic

Light pink flowers which fade to white in late Summer. Purple/black foliage. Height 150 cm.

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.

Dianthus Romance

Delicate pink flowers with a carmine centre. Free flowering and perfumed. Height 25 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.

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.

Euphorbia amygd. Purpurea Rubra

The dark foliage contrast well with the yellow springtime blooms. Needs free draining moist soil in sun to a small bight of shade . Also good for winter container planting. Height 30 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Euphorbia char. Burrow Silver

This striking garden plant with its golden margins deserves a place in small border or container! Will produce creamy yellow flowers all spring. Height 60 cm. Spread 60 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.

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. 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 prat. Mrs Kendall Clark

Its delicate violet blue flowers have lacy white veining, making a lovely show. Flowering in mid summer it is a treasured garden rambler. Height 80 cm. Spread 60 cm

Geranium pratense Midnight Reiter

The true blue flowers combine well with its dark purple foliage in summer. Good for cottage style garden, container or border. Disease resistant plant. Height 30 cm. Spread 25 cm.

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.

Geum coc. Cooky

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

Gunnera manicata

This is a plant that needs loads of space. Very dramatic and ideal for big gardens with damp areas. A leaf can measure upto 150 cm. Needs mulch-cover for crowns in winter. Height 250 cm. Spread 300 cm.

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