Herbaceous perennials are the backbone of many gardens, prized for their ability to return year after year without replanting. Unlike woody plants, they have soft, green stems that die back in winter, regrowing from underground roots, rhizomes, or tubers each spring.
This group includes a wide array of flowering plants such as peonies, daylilies, delphiniums, and asters, as well as foliage favourites like hostas and ferns. Some, like echinacea and rudbeckia, offer both ornamental beauty and ecological value, attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity.
Herbaceous perennials span sun-loving border stars to shade-tolerant groundcovers, making them versatile and essential in landscape design. Their seasonal rhythm brings dynamic texture, colour, and structure to gardens across temperate zones.
