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Award of Garden Merit (RHS Award) indicating a plant that is rated excellent for garden use, of good constitution, and not requiring specialist conditions to grow well.
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Fully hardy
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Hardy to -5°C
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Unlikely to withstand a frost
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New addition to this year's catalogue.

You have found: 27 Plant Families and 110 plants

Salvia

30-60cm. Annual. Lavender-blue flowers with dark violet calyces, summer to autumn. Very pretty! Aromatic. Well-drained soil, sun.
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90cm. Spikes of violet-blue flowers in summer. Fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
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90 x 30cm. Deep blue flowers in mid-summer to autumn. Initial growth is upright, then has a tendency to sprawl. Keep frost-free in winter.

Sorry, none available this year.

Tender.

60-90cm. Deep blue-purple flowers in candelabra-shaped inflorescences. Main flowering in early to mid-summer, with some flowers produced into autumn. Fertile, well-drained soil, sun.
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75cm. Deep violet flowers on a bushy shrub, from July to November. Hardy in warmer areas, in fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
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1.2-2m. A handsome plant, with evergreen attractive foliage, and spikes of rusty red flowers from late summer to autumn. Fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Keep frost-free in winter. Good in a container.

Sorry, none available this year.

Tender
100cm. Dark green, crinkled foliage. Deep blue flowers late summer-autumn. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. Over-winter frost-free.
Tender.
90 x 50cm. Clump-forming perennial, bearing spikes of deep blue-purple flowers with a white marking, all summer. Best in full sun, in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil.
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50-100 x 40cm. Vivid red, velvety flowers from late summer onwards. Not hardy, but continues to flower through the winter in frost-free conditions. Fertile soil in sun or part shade.

Sorry, none available this year.

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250 x 90cm. Large, deep blue flowers with almost black calyces, in late summer to autumn. Needs moisture-retentive soil, and will do well on clay soils. Sun or part shade. Protect from frost.
Tender.

120-170x 90cm. Similar to above, but with sky-blue flowers and green calyces. Hardy in warmer areas in a sheltered position.
Tender

1.5-2m. Dense spikes of indigo-blue flowers from summer into winter. Attractive to bees. Fertile soil, sun or part shade. Keep frost-free in winter.

Sorry, none available this year.

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1.5m. Deep pink flowers with a large, unopening terminal bud, from late summer until frosts. Fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Needs a sheltered sunny spot, or keep frost free.
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30cm. Feathered Sage. Finely divided, fern-like foliage. Whorls of pale violet, 'upside-down' flowers in summer. Dislikes winter wet.
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30-40 x 60cm. Evergreen silver-grey foliage, with pale lavender-blue flowers in early to mid-summer. Fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Culinary herb. Good for sage tea.

Sorry, none available this year.

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60-100 x 40-90cm. Evergreen sub-shrub, with white flowers and velvety purple to lavender calyces, flowering through the winter under protection.

Sorry, none available this year.

Evergreen  
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90cm. Vivid red flowers. Habit and conditions similar to above.

Sorry, none available this year.

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90cm. Deep pinkish-red flowers. Habit and conditions similar to above.
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60cm. Rich reddish-violet flowers. Habit and conditions similar to above. Reasonably hardy - survived winter 2009-10!
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45-60 x 45cm. Tuberous perennial, with vivid blue flowers from mid-summer to autumn. Fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Hardy in warmer areas, or lift tubers and keep frost free in winter
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Similar to above, with light blue flowers.
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90 x 30cm. Showy panicles of lavender-blue flowers produced in early to mid-summer. Humus-rich, fertile soil in full sun. Short-lived perennial. Self seeds.
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przewalskii *** 150 x 90cm. Spikes of purplish-blue flowers all summer. Humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade (water well until established).
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70cm. Rich purplish-red flowers in summer. Well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered spot.
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Similar to above, but both flowers and bracts are white.
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80cm. Deep red flowers all summer. Very floriferous.
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uliginosa 170-200 x 90cm. Produces spikes of sky-blue flowers in late summer and autumn. Needs moist soil and sun in summer, but does not like to lie wet in winter. Provide a protective dry mulch in late autumn, and protect the new growths from the attention of slugs in spring!
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60-90cm. Pink flowers. The x jamensis salvias are hybrids between S. microphylla and S. greggii. They make bushy shrubs, hardy in warmer areas (-8C) in a sunny, well-drained, sheltered spot. They flower from mid-summer through autumn, and make good cotainer plants.
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60-90cm. Creamy flowers with pink blush. Similar habit and conditions to above.
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Santolina

50 x 90cm. Evergreen shrub, with finely cut, aromatic foliage, bearing pale yellow 'button' flowers in mid-summer. Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
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Saponaria

10-20 x 45cm. Evergreen mat-forming perennial bearing masses of pink flowers in early summer. Well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back after flowering to maintain compact habit.
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Similar to above, with white flowers.
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Sarcococca

1.2m. Rhizomatous shrub, forming a compact evergreen thicket, with fragrant white flowers in winter. Reasonably fertile, moisture retentive soil in full or part shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
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Saxifraga

Rosettes of silver-encrusted leaves, with tall sprays of white flowers in June. Well-drained soil, preferably alkaline, but grows well for me in slightly acid soil! Will grow in a crevice.
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45-60cm. Attractive evergreen rosettes, with spikes of small white flowers in summer. Fertile soil in part shade.
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30cm. Deciduous or semi-evergreen, with red-purple reverse to the leaves. In late summer to autumn, sprays of starry white flowers are produced which last for weeks. Needs a moisture-retentive soil, but not water-logged, and grows in full or part shade.
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30cm. Dark bristly leaves with red reverse and red stems, producing loose panicles of creamy-white flowers in autumn. Requires humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, best in part-shade. Hardy, but it is advisable not to plant in a frost pocket.
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20cm. Green leaves, with panicles of unusual pink flowers in autumn. Conditions as above.
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10cm. Forms a dark green, mossy cushion, studded with deep red-pink flowers in March-April. Sun or preferably light shade.
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10cm. A mossy saxifrage with evergreen, slightly hairy rosettes, and sprays of pink flowers in spring. Seems to do best in light shade.
Evergreen  
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10-12cm. Evergreen mossy foliage, with bright red-pink flowers in spring-early summer. I find they do best in light shade.
Evergreen  
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10cm. Forms a mossy, lightly variegated, evergreen cushion, studded with light pink clowers in March-April. Sun or part shade.
Evergreen  
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30 x 20cm. Mat-forming, with pale green rosettes. Panicles of white flowers with red markings in late spring and early summer. Fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in part sun.
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Silvery encrusted rosettes produce long sprays of white flowers in spring. Well-drained soil in sun. Suitable for a trough.
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Scabiosa

Scabious generally require moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.  Happy on chalk.  Dead-head regularly to prolong flowering.  They are attractive to bees and butterflies, are are usually good cut flowers.
60cm. Lavender-blue flowers in summer.
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15cm. Smaller version of above.
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90-100 x 40cm. Bears masses of pale yellow scabious flowers in mid to late summer.
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30 x 25cm. Silvery grass-like foliage, with masses of pale lavender flowers from mid-summer onwards. Needs a very sunny well-drained soil in full sun.
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As above, but with light pink flowers.
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Schizostylis

60 x 30cm. Kaffir Lily. Rhizomatous perennial producing spikes of vibrant scarlet flowers in late summer to autumn. Rich, moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position. Intolerant of drought. In warmer areas, or a cool greenhouse, will flower on into early winter,and make good cut flowers.
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Scilla

12cm. Deep mauve-blue flowers in spring. Ideal in dappled shade - dislikes hot and sunny situation.
Bulb  
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10-20cm.  Dense racemes of starry blue flowers, April to June. Full or part sun, not too dry.
Bulb  
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10-15cm. Light porcelain blue flowers with darker stripe on each petal. Jan - March. Full or part sun. Not too dry.
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10cm. Bulb. Pendent bright blue flowers in spring. Well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or part shade.
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As above, with white flowers.
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Scutellaria

Skullcaps.  Those we grow are perennial, and produce many small. two-lipped flowers over a long period in summer. They enjoy well-drained soil in sun.
25 x 30cm. Pale yellow flowers.
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15cm. Deep pink flowers.
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20 x 30cm. Blue-purple flowers from June to August. Sun or part-shade. Can be vigorous when well-suited.
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Sedum

The sedums are generally attractive to bees and butterflies, and prefer a sunny situation in well-drained soil (unless otherwise stated).
45cm. Leaves edged cream. Pale pink flowers in late summer/autumn.
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45 cm. Lovely rose pink flowers in late summer to early autumn. Attracts bees and butterflies. Well-drained soil in sun.
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15cm. Glaucous foliage, with deep pink flowers in late summer-early autumn.
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25cm. Purple-grey succulent foliage, with ruby red flowers, mid to late summer. Attracts bees, etc. Well-drained soil in sun.
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8cm.  Evergreen, bright green foliage, with heads of yellow flowers mid-summer to autumn.  Well-drained soil in sun. Attracts butterflies. 
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10cm. Evergreen, mat-forming, silvery rosettes, with heads of yellow flowers in summer. Best in full sun in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
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30-45 x 35cm. A white-flowered form of the Ice plant, flowering in late summer to autumn.
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10cm. Deep red foliage, with rich pink flowers in mid-summer.
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10cm. Mat-forming evergreen, with attractive pink and white margined leaves, and pink flowers in summer.
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40cm. Very dark foliage, with heads of dusky plum-pink flowers in late summer-autumn. Well-drained soil in sun. Attracts bees and butterflies.
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50-60cm. Large heads of pale green flowers on maroon stems. Unusual and effective. Sun or light shade.
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30cm. Jagged foliage, with rich pinky-purple flowers in late summer.
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15-25cm. Trailing stems of purple leaves, with dusky pink flowers in late summer to early autumn.
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Selinum

Up to 1.8 x 0.6 m. Clump-forming perennial, with attractive divided foliage, bearing large heads of small white frim mid-summer into autumn. Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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Semi-aquilegia

30 x 20-30cm. A beautiful, dainty plant, with pretty foliage and pendent, dusky, pinkish-purple flowers in late spring. Moist but well-drained soil, neutral to slightly acid, in full sun or part shade. Protect from the hottest midday sun. Tends to be short-lived, but comes true from seed.

Sorry, none available this year.

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Sempervivum

These attractive plants give interest throughout the year. They require sharply drained soil and a sunny position, and they make good container plants.
Attractive rosettes, each leaf with a dark maroon tip.
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Senecio

30cm. A tender succulent, producing bright orange composite flowers over many months. Keep frost free in winter, and not too wet.
Tender

Serratula

40cm. Mauve-pink, 'fuzzy' flowers in autumn. Fertile soil in sun
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Seseli

50-90cm. A rare British native, growing in rough grass and open scrub on chalk. White umbels over fine dark green foliage in July-August. Biennial or perennial.
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Setaria

90 x 15cm. Somewhat coarse foliage, and sturdy stems topped by large green, red-bristled 'flowers' which resemble huge caterpillars! Annual, but self-seeds. Well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
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Sidalcea

Spikes of mallow-type flowers in summer.  Plant in fertile, humus-rich soil,preferably neutral to slightly acid, in sun.  Cut back after flowering to promote further flowers. Good cut flowers.
90cm. White flowers in mid-late summer. Spreads.

Sorry, none available this year.

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75cm. Spikes of soft pink flowers, mid-summer to early autumn.
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Silene

60cm. Maroon stems and foliage, with pink Campion flowers in summer. Fertile, moisture-retentive soil in sun or part shade.
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30-60cm. Pink flowers from early to mid-summer. Fertile, moisture-retentive soil in sun or part shade. Self seeds.
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10-15cm. Forms a mat of shiny green foliage, with masses of dark pink flowers from July into autumn. A useful plant for the rock garden, at a time when there's not so many flowering. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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10 x 30cm. Forms a compact mat, with pale flowers blushed pink, in summer. Moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
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Sisyrinchium

These sisyrinchiums require well-drained soil in full sun.
10-15cm. Bright blue-mauve flowers in summer. Similar to above but a little smaller and neater in habit.
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10cm. Lavender flowers with a purple eye.
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20cm. Deep mauve flowers in summer. Well-drained soil in sun.
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15cm. Ice-blue flowers in summer.

Sorry, none available this year.

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15cm. Light purple flowers in summer.

Sorry, none available this year.

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40-50cm. Fans of evergreen, iris-like foliage forms a clump, with stems bearing numerous golden yellow flowers over many weeks in summer. Has proved hardy for many years in well-drained soil near a SW facing wall, but probably not reliably beyond minus 5C.
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20-30cm. Unusual flowers, dusky yellow and purple, in summer. Reasonably well-drained soil in sun.
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60-90cm. Fans of iris-like, evergreen foliage, with spikes of pale yellow flowers from early to mid-summer. Self seeds.
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Soldanella

15cm. Rounded leathery green leaves, with spikes of dainty purple, fringed bells in spring. For a shady spot near the front of the border, or shady rock garden.
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8 x 10cm. Rounded, leathery green leaves, stems covered in red hairs. Small purple bells, deeply fringed, are borne in spring. Humus-rich, moist soil in some shade.
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Stachys

No true flowers, but the woolly clustersof buds resemble cotton bolls.
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25-30cm. Fairly lax habit, with soft, brick-red flowers for weeks in summer. Fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Safest to keep frost-free in winter, unless a very warm sheltered position. Good in containers.
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60cm. Dark green leaves, with spikes of hooded rose-purple flowers in summer. Humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in sun or part shade.
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30cm. Evergreen shiny scalloped foliage, with whorls of purple-maroon flowers in summer.  Requires a well-drained soil in sun. Flowers all summer.
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Sternbergia

10cm. Dark green foliage, with shining, golden crocus-like flowers from September to November. These bulbs need a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
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Stipa

90 x 100cm. Evergreen grass. Dark green leaves streaked orange in summer, and turning completely orange-brown in autumn/winter. Lax open panicles of flowers from mid-summer. A superb plant! Will withstand short periods to �10C. Well-drained soil, preferably in full sun. Self-seeds a little.
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2m. Evergreen or semi-evergreen grass, with tall spikes bearing golden oat-like awns in summer.  Well-drained soil in some sun.
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2.5m Evergreen, dark green leaves, to 75cm, with large flowerheads on tall stems in summer. Fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
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40-60 x 30cm. Clump of fine green leaves, with a cloud of pale feathery flowers above, from mid-summer. Moves in the slightest breeze. Well-drained soil in full sun. Self-seeds a little.
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Stylophorum

30cm. Attractive lobed leaves, with bright yellow poppy-like flowers in summer. Deep fertile, humus-rich soil. Good in a shady area. Self-seeds occasionally..
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Succisa

60-110cm. Clump-forming, with pale violet, globular, scabious-like flowers from mid-summer to autumn. Very attractive to bees and butterflies, and to seed-eating birds. Prefers a rich, moist soil in sun, but will adapt to quite dry conditions in part shade. Can be naturalised in grass.
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Symphytum

Roots and leaves can cause severe discomfort if ingested.  Foliage may cause skin irritation.

Symphytums require moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade..  Good ground cover in a shady border or woodland, but can be invasive.  Mostly spring-flowering.

60cm. Bright blue flowers all summer.
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45cm. Pale blue flowers opening from red buds.
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Similar to above, with pale pink and white flowers.
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40cm. Creamy white flowers, late spring-early summer.
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50cm. Pale yellow flowers in late spring, becoming dormant in summer.Prefers a moisture-retentive soil in full or part shade.
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