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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Acanthus mollis

Acanthus are one of the greatest garden plants! They bear enormous deeply lobed leaves, from which tall flower spikes clothed in white flowers, on pink stems, emerge in late summer. The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements.

Acanthus spinosus

Acanthus are one of the greatest garden plants! They bear enormous deeply lobed leaves, from which tall flower spikes clothed in white flowers, on pink stems, emerge in late summer. The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements.

Astilbe ‘Inshriach Pink’

Astilbe are gorgeous herbaceous perennials with attractive foliage and plumes. They are the perfect plant to add to shaded areas in any garden, which will provide colour from summer to late autumn/early winter!

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.

Corydalis flex. Purple Leaf

An early flowering garden plant with Ferns-like purple foliage, its colour scheme enhanced by its showy blue-purple flowers. Height 30 cm. Spread 20 cm.

Corydalis Porcelain Blue

Garden plant for flowerbed in fertile humus-rich soil in partial shade.Vibrant aqua blue flowers in racemes dangle elegantly above lacy blue-green slightly bronze fern-like foliage. Blooms in Spring then again in late Summer.  Ideal in a damp woodland setting. Height 40 cm, spread 50 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.