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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Crambe cordifolia

A real back of the border plant. Suitable for poor and dry soil and completely hardy.They will display a gently perfumed frothy mass of tiny white flowers in summer. Height 200 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Fuchsia ‘Riccartonii’

A vigorous growing Fuchsia, forms an upright medium sized bush of ovate dark green leaves. From early Summer the pretty looking flowers will begin to dangle from arching stems on the foliage. Vivid crimson wings surround deep purple tubular centres and will continue to bloom right throughout the Summer until the first frosts. Excellent garden plant highly attractive to pollinators. Height 200cm. Spread 150cm. Position in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs shelter from cold drying winds. Good in beds, back of large borders, cottage style or informal gardens.

Ligularia The Rocket

A very striking garden plant. The flowerstems are black and contrasting to the yellow flowerspikes. An eyecatching flashy combination from early to late summer. Height 180 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Melianthus major

Spike-like racemes of deep brick-red flowers from May-Aug. Height 200 cm. Plant in a sunny position, free-draining soil. Evergreen but frost tender.

Rudbeckia Herbstsonne

Height 200 cm. Daisy-like yellow flowers with a prominent conical green center in August-September. Sunny position, well-draining soil.

Thalictrum Elin

An architectural plant. Blue-grey foliage tinged with red. Tall stems with big airy sprays of lilac-purple and cream flowers. Height 180 cm.

Verbena bonariensis

This tall plant with its stiff stems provides useful height at the back of a border. The bright lavender purple flat flower clusters appear from June till the first frosts. Height 150 cm. Spread 60 cm.