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 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 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.

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 Ann Folkard

The vivid magenta flowers with their distinct black veins are starting early and finishing late. The new foliage is golden, changing to apple green. Height 40 cm. Spread 50 cm

Geranium Azure Rush

Large light blue flowers with a white eye from May to October. A very good ground cover. Height 40cm.

Geranium Blushing Turtle

Neat bright green foliage. Masses of ruffled vivid pink flowers with dark magenta pink veins from early Summer to Autumn. Good ground cover plant. Height 50cm.

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 Dragon Heart

Large magenta pink saucer shaped flowers with black centres June to October. Deeply divided green leaves form a low sprawling mound. A very floriferous variety. Height 50cm. Spread 70cm.

Geranium Dreamland

Large silvery pale-pink flowers with cerise pink veins. Blooming from late Spring to early Autumn. Good groundcover. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm.

Geranium himalayense Gravetye

An excellent groundcover plant. The large violet blue flowers have a white centre and a touch of red. Attractive foliage with good autumn colour. Height 30 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Geranium Johnsons Blue

Ideal plant for cottage garden! The plant will be smothered by large blue flowers with darker veins. These pale to pearly grey when maturing. Height 40 cm. Spread 60 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 Patricia

Magenta pink flowers with black centres throughout summer. Large green leaves which are tinted with red in the Autumn. Clump forming. Height 70cm. Spread 50cm.

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 riv. Mavis Simpson

Its pretty pink flowers and grey green leaves are well suited to the mixed border. Flowering in summer and appreciated by bees and butterflies. Height 30 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Geranium riv. Russell Prichard

Completely hardy and trust worthy plant. The deep magenta flowers are small but showing all summer long. Good plant for a cottage style garden. Height 30 cm. Spread 90 cm.

Geranium Rozanne

The violet-blue flowers have white centres and appear from late spring to November. Rewarding plant, rich flowering and a strong grower. Height 45 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Geranium Sweet Heidi

Purple flower with a white eye from May to October. Flowers resting on long runner stems. Attracts bees. Height 40cm.

Geranium x cant. Biokovo

A good groundcover on a year round basis, with fragrant foliage that turns red in autumn. Masses of white flowers in spring and summer. Evergreen. Height 20 cm. Spread 60 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.

Geranium x oxonianum Old rose

The prominently veined pink flowers darken to reddish purple as they mature. A two tone garden effect!! Flowers in summer. Semi-evergreen. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm

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 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.

Osteospermum Cape Daisy Maseru

Compact and well branched series. Blooms from late Spring to first frosts. Great in containers. Large flowers are a strong dark purple in colour. Full sun. Attracts butterflies. Height 30cm. Spread 30cm.

Osteospermum Cape Daisy Yellow

Compact and well branched series. Blooms from late Spring to first frosts. Great in containers. Large bright yellow flowers. Deadhead regularly. Position in full sun. Attracts butterflies. Height 30cm. Spread 30cm.

Osteospermum Cape Daisy Zanzibar

Compact and well branched series. Blooms from late Spring to first frosts. Great in containers. Large mauve pink flowers. Deadhead regularly. Full sun. Attracts butterflies. Height 30cm. Spread 30cm.

Osteospermum Sea Spray

Suitable for garden, tubs, hanging baskets. Big white flowers, 5.5 cm across with yellow and blue centres, in Summer to early Autumn. Suitable for seaside. Height 15 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Persicaria aff Darjeeling Red

Red-pink flower spikes in Summer to Autumn. Green glossy foliage that turns bronze-red in Winter. Height 25 cm , spread 60 cm.

Persicaria aff. Superba

Evergreen groundcover plant, best used for mass planting. The ruby red flowers are long-lived and also add a bronze colour to your garden in autumn Height 20 cm. Spread 60 cm