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Bay State Perennial Farm is known for its wide selection of perennials. Plants are listed alphabetically by their latin names and can be located by clicking on the first letter of the plant name in the alphabet above.
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ECHINACEA (Purple Coneflower) An easy to grow, low-maintenance perennial with long-blooming, daisy-like flowers. Strong performer in the mixed border or meadow garden. Attracts butterflies; excellent cut flower. Goldfinches relish the seeds. We’re excited to be offering many new varieties this year. Zone 3.    
BIG SKY SERIES™
Echinacea After Midnight™ A very distinctive cultivar with fragrant, dark magenta-purple flowers centered with a large mahogany-black cone. Wide, overlapping petals give the blossoms a full look as they sit atop sturdy, dramatic black stems that are shorter than most other cultivars at only 1' high. Plants are well branced, compact and vigorous, with particularly attractive blue/green foliage. Its lower, more compact and dense habit make it perfect for mixed containers and front of the border. Blooms through July into August. Good for cutting. Zone 4.
Echinacea Sundown™ Another terrific member of the Big Sky Series™, this one with exciting orange coneflowers carried on tall, sturdy stems, 36-40" high, fragrant, strong blooming. Zone 5.
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Sunrise™ Large 4½-5", fragrant flowers in the breakthrough color of deep yellow, maturing to a light buttery shade. Sturdy stems, heavy flowering over a long period and hardy to zone 3.
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OTHER ECHINACEA
Echinacea ‘Baby White Swam’ 5in. wide, white flowers with large central discs, only 2ft. high. Blooms through summer into fall on sturdy, well branched stems. Zone 3.
‘Coral Reef’ Two toned blooms with large, coral colored central pom-poms that are ringed with dark orange ray petals, 2½-3' tall. Blooms from late June through summer. All echinacea are tough, long-blooming and drought tolerant plants that do well in sun, in average, well drained soil. The flowers make interesting additions to cut flower arrangements. Zone 4.
‘Cranberry Cupcake’ What sets this coneflower apart are its large, full, pom-pom formed flowers of a delectable cranberry color and its uniquely short habit, only 14" tall with a wide spread of 20". 'Cranberry Cupcake' offers all the fine qualities of the species, summer-long bloom, drought tolerance, flowers that cut well and seeds that are attractive to birds, plus the utility of being perfectly suited to spot at the very front or the border. Zone 4.
‘Fatal Attraction’ A real eye-catcher with hot pink to red flowers with deep orange center cones held on 2-3’, unique, black stems. Bloom late spring through summer. Zone 4.
‘Green Jewel’ Single, light green petals surround a large, dark green cone. Flowers are 3-5ins. wide and, unlike some of the other green flowered coneflowers, they hold their color as they age. Plants have a nice compact, upright habit, 20-24ins. tall. Zone 3.
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‘Hot Papaya’ The first double orange Coneflower. It displays large, 3” wide, rich papaya-red rays and a prominent, tufted center of contrasting orange/red. Long blooming and , like all Echinacea, drought tolerant, requiring only average, well-drained soil. Full sun yields best flowering. Zone 5.
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‘Irresistible’ A unique pom-pom style coneflower with fragrant, 3½', salmon to coral-pink rayed flowers with deeper colored pom-poms sitting on top. With maturity, the centers of the pom-poms lighten to yellow and the rays lighten to a pale peach-salmon. Grows 32" tall with a spread of 30". Cuts well. Zone 4.
‘Marmalade’ New Fragrant, full, very double, pom-pom type flowers in the color of fresh made marmalade, golden orange-tangerine, mid-late summer into early fall. Flowers have the propensity to appear more golden/amber or more tangerine depending on the quality of sunlight on any given day. Flowers are carried on strong stems, 26-30" tall, good for cutting and dramatic in arrangements. Zone (4),5.
‘Maui Sunshine’ Large, bright yellow, scented flowers with stout amber-colored cones,(even I can smell their sweet scent, and I can rarely detect a scent). These are particularly sturdy plants, vigorous, long blooming and well branched,(excellent branching is already evident in the potted plants). May grow up to 4’ tall. Makes a nice cut flower. Drought tolerant. Zone 4.
‘Piccolino’ New The first compact, double-blooming coneflower that boasts vibrant, fragrant, rose-pink flowers blooming en masse through summer. Long bloom time. Grows only 9-11" tall. Zone 4.
‘Pow Wow White’ Pure white, single flowers with bronze-yellow centers, on plants that are uniform, compact and well-branched,16-24" tall. A superior seed grown strain delivering heavy, consistent bloom on well formed clumps. Drought tolerant, long-blooming and useful to cutting. Zone 4.
‘Pow Wow Wild Berry’ Trialed throughout the United States and chosen as an All American Selection winner, this outstanding coneflower delivers a profusion of 3-4", deep , rose-purple flowers on stout, well-branched plants. Its improved basal branching ensures increased flower counts per plant. Blooms all season without deadheading and flowers display excellent color retention. 16-24" tall. Drought tolerant, good for cutting, seeds eaten by birds. Zone 4.
‘Secret Lust’ New Wow, what a name! But this cultivar proves itself equal to its outrageous name with big, double, orange-red flowers with a hint of pink in the lower petals. Tall 3-4' stems, great for cutting. Begins blooming in July and continues on through the summer. Zone 4.
‘Tangerine Dream’ New Clear orange flowers with overlapping petals and a light fragrance. A lighter orange than 'Tiki Tourch' which it is said to improve upon. Since the moment it arrived at Bay State, I've considered 'Tiki Tourch' to be the best thing since sliced bread, so I'm very anxious to see how these two compare. 2-3' high. Zone 4.
‘Tiki Torch’ We just can’t get enough of the new Echinaceas. The flower colors are fantastic and the plants rank as some of the sturdiest, longest blooming and easiest to grow of all perennials. Echinacea ‘Tiki Torch’ is far and away my favorite of the lot. It’s out-of- this-world gorgeous with large, intense orange/amber flowers borne on exceptionally strong 3ft. stems. What’s more, the petals retain their color much longer than most of the other new selections. If you admired E. ‘Harvest Moon’, try to imagine it at least five shades darker and you’ll begin to grasp the allure of ‘Tike Torch’. Zone 4.
‘Tomato Soup’ Another excellent, new, non-fading coneflower with 6in. wide, tomato red flowers that just keep coming from mid-summer till frost. Vigorous, well-branched, 32ins. tall. Combine 'Tomato Soup' with 'Mac 'n Cheese' for a scrumptious mix that will sizzle all summer long. Zone 4.
‘Virgin’ Large, fragrant, pure white flowers with with a double row of petals and a green cone. Selected for its improved flowering performance. 24ins. tall.
‘White Swan’ Creamy white petals surround greenish central discs, 2-3ft. tall. Zone 3.
ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle) Bold, showy plants, undemanding and easy to grow in any ordinary, well drained garden soil. Flower heads are dense spiny globes, excellent for cutting and drying. Taller species are good back of the border plants; smaller species combine well with Heleniums and Daylilies. 
ruthenicus ‘Platinum Blue’ Bright silvery, spiny foliage displaying deep blue, globe-shaped flowers for many weeks in summer. Its lower height of 3' makes it easy to use in modern mixed borders where its long blooming, distinctively shaped flowers provide structural interest and wonderful contrast with perennials such as Yarrow, Baby's Breath and so many others. Very easy to grow in full sun, in average, even dry, soil. Excellent for cutting and drying.
EPIMEDIUM Lovely woodland plants that tolerate dry shade (but, of course, prefer even moisture). An aristocratic plant in both leaf and flower.   
‘Akebono’ This Japanese hybrid has white flowers, brushed with pink, blooms April-May. Heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring with attractive red margins, gradually changing to light green. Grows 9-15" tall. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Zone 4.
alpinum ‘Shrimp Girl’ This delightful epimedium has flowers composed of reddish-pink sepals with pale yellow spurs on very slender stems in May. Grows to 8ins. high. Zone 4.
‘Fire Dragon’ A flashy color combination of large yellow flowers with purple outer petals, 14ins. tall. Zone 4.
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grandiflorum 'Lilafee' 12-15ins. tall with lilac-purple flowers in spring.
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‘Limelight’ 12” high with lots of dainty white flowers with yellow stamens in spring. Leaves are larger than usual, dark green with brown spotting.
‘Pink Elf’ Very pretty purple-pink flowers, clumping habit, leaflets are green and russet. Grows 9-12ins. tall and blooms mid spring. Zone 5.
x rubrum A hybrid between E. alpinum and E. grandiflorum with deep, rosy-red, 1in. flowers in spring and heart-shaped leaves that are particularly ornamental in spring and fall when tinged red. 10-12ins. tall.
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x rubrum ‘Sweetheart’ Dainty, dark rose-red flowers with pale yellow centers on slender stems in early spring. Light green foliage is delicately trimmed in burgundy. An Epimedium of some bulk, 16ins. tall with large,texturally interesting leaves.
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x youngianum ‘Niveum’ 6-8" tall with clear white flowers over sharply serrated leaves marked with red in spring, turning crimson in fall. Blooms mid to late May.
x youngianum 'Roseum' Dainty rose flowers on 9in. stems with foliage eventually rising to 12ins.
x youngianum 'Sulphureum' A proven performer that’s hard to beat for flowers, foliage and all-around garden performance. Soft, butter-yellow blooms on 10ins. stems in spring over gray-green leaves attractively edged in burgundy-red. Makes a classy groundcover, especially in those difficult dry shade areas. Also nice in smaller groups to add interest in the mixed shady border. 10-15” tall.
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Eryngium (Sea Holly) Fascinating flowers that are some of the best for cutting. Very heat tolerant and hot full sun is necessary. Not fussy about soil so long as it’s perfectly drained.
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‘Big Blue’ Silver leaves and large, iridescent blue flowers on blue stems. The flower isn’t just big, its really blue as well and sure to make a statement in any garden with its upright habit and flowers and stems of glowing blue. 30” tall. Zone 4.
‘Blue Glitter’ A true, long lived perennial with erect, much branched, silver-blue stems carrying an abundance of small, blue, pincushion-like flowers. Hard to imagine a better subject for both fresh and dried arrangements. Prefers hot, sunny, very well drained locations. In this case, " well drained" does not translate to dry and infertile as plants actually prefer a, rich, fertile site though one that is well drained.
‘Blue Hobbit’ The first truly dwarf Eryngium standing only 8-12" high when in bloom. Large, shimmering blue flowers assert themselves above rosettes of smooth, blue-green leaves for a long period in mid summer. Very drought tolerant and best suited to places with full sun and average, very well drained soil. Though short stemmed, flowers are excellent for cutting. Zone 4.
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ERYSIMUM allonii (Siberian Wallflower) Showy clusters of very fragrant, deep orange flowers bloom on 18" stems all summer. Shortlived but can usually be counted on to self seed. Invaluable for its long blooming, bright orange flowers and strong fragrance. Zone 5.
EUPATORIUM Native wildflowers, valuable for their late summer/fall blooming and for the architectural quality they provide. Most prefer fertile, moist soils.
coelestinum ‘Wayside’ (Hardy Ageratum) Clouds of rich blue flowers carried above dense, non-flopping clumps of bright green foliage. Blooms August-September providing unexpected and effective blue tones in the late summer-early fall garden. 1½ - 2’ tall. Likes moisture and grows best in moist to wet soil making it an excellent waterside plant. Full sun. Zone 5.
purpureum ‘Gateway’ Massive plants with an imposing presence, especially in July - September when their huge, bright, mauve-pink flower clusters tower over the border on 6' tall, sturdy stems. Eupatorium purpureum is more adapted to growing in drier conditions than other eupatorium species and will thrive in a wide range of garden conditions from quite moist to average, well drained cites. Combines beautifully with late-summer to fall blooming Asters and Rudbeckias. Full sun to light shade. Zone 4.
rugosum 'Chocolate' Handsome purple/burgundy foliage contrasts nicely with the clusters of small white flowers that bloom in late summer. Grows 3-4' tall, with a neat, compact, spreading habit and is at its best in rich, moist soil, in full sun. Great contrast plant. I’ve paired it with Peroskia for a dynamite burgundy, blue and silver combo. Hardy to at least zone 5, and probably colder.
EUPHORBIA (Spurge) Plants with attractive foliage and long lasting, highly colored "flowers", which are actually bracts. Easy to grow in well drained garden soil, pest and disease resistant, long-lived.
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Euphorbia corollata One of the longest blooming perennials, summer into fall. Showy masses of tiny, dainty white flowers bloom in huge sprays. Heat and drought resistant. More durable than Baby’s Breath which it resembles and for which it could be substiuted in situations where the former has proven difficult to grow. Small jade green leaves turn vivid red in autumn. 1-3'. Zone 5.
polychroma (epithymoides) Blue-green mound, yellow bracts in May, red foliage in fall, 18". Very showy both in and out of bloom. Plants maintain their garden appeal with attractive foliage on sturdy, almost shrub-like stems. Carefree and hardy to zone 4.
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EUPHORBIA polychroma ‘Bonfire’ Bonfire’ is the first spurge to keep its brilliant foliage color all season long! Leaves emerge green but then turn dark red as they mature and retain this color throughout the season. Tightly packed foliage on upright stems form a dense, compact mound. Chartreuse bracts in spring contrast dramatically with the red foliage. Colorful from spring til fall. Matures at 12ins. high by 15-18ins. Zone 5.
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x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’ An outstanding new spurge with flashy green and yellow variegated foliage that takes on pink and orange tones in cool weather. Unique variegated bracts appear in large clusters in spring. 20” high. Zone 5.
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