Herbaceous Perennials
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.
Hesperis matronalis ‘White’
A self-seeding perennial forms rosettes of dark green leaves. Fabulously scented bright white flowers in clusters above the foliage. Their fragrance perfume the air in Summer evenings. They are also edible and look great sprinkled over salads. Highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. Garden plant for flowerbed in fertile and moist, but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for beds, borders, cottage style gardens. Ideal for wildlife and meadow style gardens. Height and spread (approx) - 90cm x 50cm.
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’
Peony are a cottage garden favourite! Forms a large shrub clump of dark green deeply cut foliage. In Summer, the large fragrant blooms are showstoppers! Red buds open out to very pale pink flower petals, double and ruffled, which mature to bright white. A wonderful cutflower! Garden plant for flowerbed in moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, cottage gardens. Height and spread (approx) - 90 cm x 90 cm.
