A rare plant, collected in the Austrian mountains, and much resembling its relative, the invasive Aegopodium podagraria, or "Bishop's weed", but this one is definitely non-invasive. Large, angelica-like leaves form a broad basal clump from which arise strong stems carrying large umbels of green flowers. ... Learn More

Sprays of white fragrant flowers open above clumps of finely-divided leaves growing on this lovely native of the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, which has recently been widely introduced outside its native range. It is alleged to contain the alleged 'psychotrophic' compound myristicine ... Learn More

A colourful, variegated, shade perennial, recently introduced from France, which forms a slow spreading clump of divided grey-green leaves, smartly edged in creamy white, the lacy white flowers appearing during the summer. This variety appreciates a rich, moist soil and at least afternoon shade. ... Learn More

Sprays of fluffy, lacy, parsley-like green foliage, support intricate heads of soft, greenish-yellow, and sometimes pinkish white flowers, which open from from July to September. With a main locus in the Italian Alps, this unusual dwarf has only recently been introduced to gardens . ... Learn More

A regal plant for the back-of-the-border. Broomstick-sized, but hollow, ruby red stems ageing black, clad with triangular leaves, bearing great umbels of purple and white seedheads. Hugely impressive. ... Learn More