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 mollis ‘Whitewater’

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.

Achillea filipendulina ‘Cloth Of Gold’

Achilleas come in a beautiful range of colours. 'Cloth of Gold' produces amazingly bright, golden-yellow flower heads. They are the perfect plant to attract pollinators to an area!

Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’

Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’ is part of the Galaxy Series. Achilleas are valued for their feathery foliage and striking flat, flower heads which are carried from summer through to early autumn.

Achillea millefolium Tutti Frutti ‘Pink Grapefruit’

Achillea millefolium 'Pink Grapefruit' is part of the The Tutti Frutti™ Series. This series was bred in order to create compact and bushy plants, with very uniform blooming over a long season.

Agapanthus ‘Blue Umbrella’

Agapanthus, also known as 'African Lillies' are clump-forming perennials which are a stunning addition to any garden! Its tall flowers are stunning at the back of a herbaceous border.

Agapanthus ‘Polar Ice’

Agapanthus, also known as 'African Lillies' are clump-forming perennials which are a stunning addition to any garden! Its tall flowers are stunning at the back of a herbaceous border.

Agapanthus ‘Northern Star’

Agapanthus, also known as 'African Lillies' are clump-forming perennials which are a stunning addition to any garden! Its tall flowers are stunning at the back of a herbaceous border.

Alcea rosea ‘Spring Celebrities White’

Alcea, also known as 'hollyhock', are short-lived showy perennials. These plants are an old garden favourite, perfect for any garden. The 'Spring Celebrities' series is a compact strain with bushy dwarf plants which bear large double blooms.

Allium ‘Summer Beauty’

Alliums are known as 'Ornamental Onions', they are renowned for their striking flower colour, inflorescence and their remarkable flowering height. They are very easily grown and absolutely stunning when planted in drifts.

Allium Caeruleum

Alliums are known as 'Ornamental Onions', they are renowned for their striking flower colour, inflorescence and their remarkable flowering height. They are very easily grown and absolutely stunning when planted in drifts.

Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’

Alliums are known as 'Ornamental Onions', they are renowned for their striking flower colour, inflorescence and their remarkable flowering height. They are very easily grown and absolutely stunning when planted in drifts.

Allium sphaerocephalon

Alliums are known as 'Ornamental Onions', they are renowned for their striking flower colour, inflorescence and their remarkable flowering height. They are very easily grown and absolutely stunning when planted in drifts. Allium sphaerocephalon can also be know as 'Roundheaded Garlic'.

Astrantia major ‘Florence’

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'.

Campanula pers. alba

The low foliage is topped with flowerspikes of up to 120 cm high. Big, white open bell shaped flowers last a long time. Suitable for back of the herbaceous border Height 90 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Campanula pers. coerulea

Produces large showy clusters of a rich purple flowers for the whole summer. These make terrific cutflowers Height 60 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Campanula trachelium Bernice

The double lilac blue flowers seem to have one flower inside another flower, making them striking and extra frilly. Flowering during the summer months. Height 90 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Centaurea Amethyst in Snow

Forms a low mound of grey-green leaves. Eye-catching shaggy flowers in Summer. White petals around a deep purple base. Height 40 cm. Spread 60 cm.  

Crocosmia George Davison

The lemon-yellow flowers are born on slender stems. Very easy grown they will make sure that you have a splash of yellow in Autumn, doubles up as excellent cut-flower. Height 70 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Crocosmia Lucifer

The dense iris-like foliage will be topped by the hottest Montbretia flowers. A fiery paprika-red, this small flowering variety is one of the hardiest around. Height up to 100 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Dicentra spectabilis Alba

The pure white flowers are heart shaped and carried along arching flowering stems in early Spring and Summer. A showy plant for a shady garden spot. Height 100 cm. Spread 80 cm

Echinacea purpurea Magnus

The large daisy-like, crimson flowers have conical brown centres. These grow on strong stems, making them good as cutflowers. They attract butterflies all Summer Height 100 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Echinops bann. Blue Globe

Often grown as an architectural plant for its shapely leaves, the dark blue flowerheads in summer will attract many butterflies and bees to your border, Height 100 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Eryngium giganteum

Large prickly silver-grey flowers from June to August. Marbled heart shaped foliage. Great for dried flower arrangements. Height 120cm.

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.

Hemerocallis Chicago Sunrise

The deep yellow flowers are enormous. They are star-shaped and last for just one day. The next day there will be a fresh one! Flowering in Summer. Height 80 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hesperis matronalis Violet

Providing a garden perfume these plants are very suitable if you want a cottage style border. Flowering lilac-purple in mid summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Knautia mac Melton Pastels

Glorious pincushion flowers, in soft hues like lilac, white, purple and mauve. Plant at the back of a border and it will flower all summer, attracting wildlife. Height 120 cm. Spread 50 cm

Kniphofia ‘Flamenco’

This Red Hot Poker forms a large clump of strap-like green leaves. Short sturdy stems bear torch or poker like red-orange flower buds which open out to yellow, creating a wonderful two toned effect. An impressive feature plant for the garden. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, coastal or gravel gardens. Also good used for solitary planting. Height and spread (approx) - 100cm x 80cm.

Kniphofia Bees Lemon

Well known and suitable for all garden styles. Its flowers resemble old-fashioned torches and will lighten up the garden in autumn. Height 80 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Kniphofia caulescens

The robust rosettes of blue foliage are evergreen. They will be topped by fat spikes of coral-red to pale yellow flowers on stout stems. Good structural plant! Height 120 cm. Spread 70 cm.

Kniphofia John Benary

A real Red Hot Poker originating from Ireland. The vibrant upright red flowers appear in late summer and early autumn. Height 80 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Kniphofia Little Maid

Suitable for most locations this Red Hot Poker forms slender, soft yellow flowerspikes in summer, which fade to ivory with age. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Kniphofia Royal Castle

Tall and bold pokers in shades of red and orange will stand proudly in your garden in summer. Best situated at the back of the border in full sun. Height 120 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Kniphofia Wols Red Seedling

Tall, narrow red spikes will brighten up the border in the summer. Good structural plant to add to a border or cottage type garden. Height 120 cm. Spread 60 cm.