Plant Library

An upright yarrow with flat flower heads in warm orange tones that age to soft apricot and buff. Foliage is finely divided and green, forming a compact, steady clump in full sun and freely draining soil. Flowering runs through summer and responds well to a light shear after the first flush.

A reliable choice for borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings, where its muted colours blend easily with grasses and late perennials. Attractive to bees and tolerant of dry, lean soils once established.

A tall fernleaf yarrow with broad, flat heads of clear yellow carried on firm stems in midsummer. The foliage is finely divided and grey green, forming a steady clump that holds its shape in open, sunny sites. Flowers last well on the plant and in the vase and the clump responds to division every few years in spring or autumn.

A finely textured yarrow forming low, spreading clumps of aromatic, divided foliage. Flat-topped flower heads appear through much of summer, typically in soft whites or pale blush tones. Plants thrive in full sun and freely draining soils, tolerating lean, sandy, or disturbed ground where they hold their shape well.

The species is a fast grower and can spread steadily in open sites, making it useful for meadows, green roofs, and restoration work. A light shear after the first flush encourages further flowering. Highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects, and resilient to drought and foot traffic once established.

A compact millefolium yarrow with flattened heads of soft sulphur-yellow flowers held above finely divided green foliage. It forms a steady clump in open, sunny sites and flowers over a long season, with a useful second flush if cut back after the first display. Well suited to borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings, and valued for its reliability and pollinator appeal.

A compact yarrow with deep red flower heads that hold their colour well through the season, fading only slightly as they age. Flowers are carried above finely divided green foliage and appear over a long period in summer. Plants form a steady clump in open, sunny sites and benefit from a light shear after the first flush to encourage further bloom.

Suitable for borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings where its clear red tones combine well with grasses and late perennials. Attractive to bees and other insects, and tolerant of dry, freely draining soils.

A tall monkshood with strong, upright stems and deep violet-blue hooded flowers carried in late summer to early autumn. Foliage is deeply divided and dark green, forming a substantial clump in moist, fertile soil. Best grown in partial shade or sun where the soil remains cool and evenly moist.

A long-lived perennial that provides height and late-season structure. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and may irritate skin.

A vigorous woodland perennial with broad, heart-shaped green leaves and tall, tapering white flower spikes in late summer. Plants form a substantial clump in moist, humus-rich soil and steady shade, though they tolerate morning sun where the ground stays cool. Flower spikes rise well above the foliage, giving clear vertical lines in darker plantings.

Long lived and slow to establish, with good presence once settled.

An upright, late flowering bugbane distinguished by its slender white wands that lift above a dense mound of divided green foliage. The flowers are lightly scented and catch the soft light of early autumn, adding a quiet vertical rhythm to shaded borders. Growth is steady rather than fast, settling into a durable clump when given humus-rich soil and consistent moisture. Useful for bringing height and a gentle sense of movement to woodland plantings as other perennials begin to fade.