Herbaceous Plants

What are Herbaceous Plants?

Herbaceous refers to plants that have soft, non-woody stems and typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season. These plants are characterised by their green, leafy appearance and are often used in gardens for their colourful flowers or foliage.

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Key Information:

• Soil
  Well drained rich soil
• When To Plant
  Spring or Autumn
• Plant Type
  Hardy perennial
• Feeding
  Miracle Gro, Phostogen or Multi-Purpose
• Compost
  Multi-Purpose
• Watering
  Water regularly
• Pruning
  Prune out dead or broken flowers, prune to 6 inches when the foliage has died
• Light
  Full sun to semi shade
• Did You Know?
  Herbaceous are perfect for all gardens as they give good summer colour

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Types of Herbaceous Plants:

1. Annuals - Plants that complete their life cycle within a year.
2. Perennials - Plants that live for more than two years.
3. Biennials - Plants that take two years to complete their life cycle.
4. Bulbs - Plants that store nutrients in underground structures called bulbs.
5. Rhizomes - Plants that spread horizontally underground and produce new shoots.
6. Tubers - Plants that store nutrients in enlarged underground stems.
7. Succulents - Plants that have thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water.
8. Ferns - Plants that reproduce through spores and have fronds instead of leaves.
9. Grasses - Plants that have narrow, elongated leaves and produce flowers in spikes.
10. Groundcovers - Plants that grow low to the ground and spread quickly.

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