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Hardy perennial. Height approx 6". Creeping aromatic leaves and white flowers. Member of the mint family. Take advice on using this plant.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 18". Historically known as "Church Steeples" from the yellow star shaped flowers it sends up that resemble the spire of a traditional church. Flowers are slightly scented of Apricot. Agrimony tea has been used as a sore throat gargle.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 4'. Bitter perennial herb with silver leaves. Member of the Artemisia genus. Various historic medicinal uses but should not be used internally. Limited availability.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 2'. Prefers a well drained moist loamy soil in sun or partial shade. Vervain has been used for many centuries for its medicinal, magical and mythical properties.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 18". Strong ribbed leaves and bright sunshine yellow flowers. Various medicinal properties but used only with specialist advice. Easy to grow, prefers a sandy soil.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 4'. Pink and white flowers that are sweetly scented. Rampant grower! Steeping the leaves and rhizomes produces a liquid soap that has traditionally been used for cleaning fabrics and naturally dyed carpets.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 3'. Similar to golden meadowsweet but the leaves are dark green with a central yellow variegation. Limited availability.

Hardy biennial. Height approx 3'. Tall yellow flowers with sweet fragrance. Well known medicinal plant that is also used in cosmetics.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 12". Medicinal herb with yellow single flowers. Still grown commercially in the Scottish Highlands. Used externally for bruising.

Hardy perennial. Height approx. 5'. Grey leaf perennial from the Artemisia genus. Easy to grow tall self supporting herb with cream flowers. White mugwort also usually available - attractive maroon stems (see photo).

Hardy perennial. Height approx 3'. Striking golden yellow leaves and delicate cream flowers. Prefers a damp soil. Traditionally added to mead and fruit drinks.

Hardy biennial. Height approx 5'. Verbascum thapsus. Tall, historical feature plant with grey downy leaves and striking spear like yellow flower. The flower spikes were dipped in oil in Roman times and carried as a torch to lead processions (Aaron's rod). Copes in drier conditions.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 12". Traditional border plant (Alchemilla mollis) with yellow flowers and attractive sculptured leaves which can hold droplets of dew in their folds.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 4". Dwarf variety of Alchemilla with delicate flowers and a slight variegation in its leaves. Limited availability.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 2'. Aromatic evergreen silver herb that can be clipped and shaped for hedging and edging the herb garden. Leaves can be used in potpourri and as a moth repellent. Different varieties available including Lemon Queen with soft creamy flowers.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 2'. Daisy like flowers and pungent scented leaves. Please enquire as not usually grown at the nursery.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 10". Much-loved native herb and wild flower (Primula veris) with yellow pendent flowers in Spring. Historically used as a medicinal herb and the flowers were used to colour and decorate puddings and cakes.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 6' - dwarf variety also available - height approx 12". Widely familiar medicinal herb often known as knit bone which was traditionally used as an external poultice to aid the healing of broken bones and bruises. No longer used internally. The plant has a high nitrogen content and rotted down makes an excellent feed. Delicate drooping flowers which are attractive to bees.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 3'. (Valeriana officinalis) An excellent reliable perennial for the border with attractive pale pink flowers in early summer. Prefers a moist soil. Various medicinal uses.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 6". Small shrubby, evergreen herb with pink flowers. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe and enjoys dry and sunny conditions. Bees enjoy this herb which is also used to generally attract pollinating insects.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 5". Popular low growing ground cover plant with fleshy evergreen burgundy leaves and blue flowers. Often known as "carpenter's herb" as it was traditionally used to staunch bleeding.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 5'. Rare historical medicinal herb that was used for chest and respiratory complaints. Unusually large leaves and bright yellow flowers which are attractive to finches.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 8". Unusual slower growing woodruff with white flowers and a bright orange root. Not invasive. Limited availability.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 2". Low growing creeping perennial (Potentilla) with attractive yellow flowers. Various historic medicinal uses. Limited availability.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 4'. Herbaceous perennial with curly dark green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. Often associated with Easter and tansy cake though the herb should not be taken internally. Associated with longevity.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 3'. Strongly aromatic shrubby member of the Artemisia genus. Can be used as a feature plant or as a low aromatic hedge. Dried leaves can be hung in wardrobes to prevent moths and fresh leaves help to combat flies.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 6". Medicinal herb with simple leaves and purple flowers. Well known wild flower. An important nectar plant which flowers through the summer and is attractive to bees.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 18". Green leaf variety of this popular aromatic edging herb which has vibrant yellow flowers in early summer.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 3'. Classic daisy flowers with white petals and a yellow button centre which appear through spring into early summer. Easy to grow familiar wild flower.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 18". Well known strongly scented evergreen with attractive blue flowers in summer which attract honey and bumblebees. Used in cosmetics and for helping to calm anxiety.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 6". Strongly scented foliage (often referred to as "apples and pears") and cheerful daisy like flowers. Popular for teas and used in soaps, shampoos and bath products.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 6". Strongly scented pale green leaves and delightful double white flowers. Prefers a sunny position and also works well as a feature plant in herb pots and baskets.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 6". Nepeta, popular blue flowering traditional herb which adds colour and scent to the garden. Easy to grow and native to Europe. Attracts bees. Prefers full sun in a well drained soil.

Hardy perennial. Height approx 4'. Slow growing edging / feature shrub with small dark green and white leaves. Limited availability. Toxic.

Half-hardy perennial. Height approx 18". Cedronella canariensis. Delightful scented plant which originates from the Canary Islands and Madeira. Excellent for growing in a pot in a conservatory where the leaves and mauve flowers release a distinct camphor like scent. Can be added into potpourri.