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A plant that is used to define or divide the space between the garden and the lawn, walk, drive or another non-garden area.

This definition refers primarily to the herbaceous perennial border, which had its origins in England in the late 1800’s. At that time, borders were perennial gardens that were growing in front of a hedge that was used for the backdrop. Many plants can be border plants, so you will not see a “border plant” section in your local garden center or nursery. These plants are usually shorter plants and placed in the front of the garden area, followed by medium-height and then tall plants in the back, using the hedge for a backdrop or background. You'll find all types of plants in a border, including specimen trees or shrubs, as well as annuals, perennials, bulbs and grasses. Garden art is sometimes placed strategically throughout the planting.