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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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Filipendula (Meadowsweet, False Spirea) Showy, plumelike flowers, excellent for cutting. Magnificent display when grown in groups, most species prefer damp soils. Propagate by division in early spring.    
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Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' (Queen of the Prairie) 6-8' stems bear large feathery pink panicles in July-Aug. Spectacular when massed. Needs full sun and consistent moisture to look its best. Zone 3.
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Filipendula ulmaria ‘Variegata’ Creamy white flowers bloom in summer on 3-4’ stems over deeply serrated, strikingly variegated green/yellow leaves. Grow in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Zone 4.
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Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Bright and cheery, long-blooming, drought tolerant and easy in well drained soil. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Can be shortlived, but still oh-so-rewarding to grow. Zone 3.  
aristata ‘Arizona Apricot’ Semi-double blooms with an apricot band around the amber/chartreuse central cone and golden yellow outer edges. As a member of the much-admired Sun Series, this variety is early blooming, compact and free flowering. Blooms early summer to frost and grows just 12" tall and 12" wide, with exceptional branching and bright green foliage. Very heat and drought tolerant. Zone 3.
aristata ‘Arizona Red Shades’ Another in the excellent Sun Series, this selection has a profusion of crimson red blossoms from early summer to first frost. Just 8-10" tall and up to 12" wide with a compact, uniform habit. Very heat and drought tolerant. Zone 3.
aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ A petite form with impressive bloom power and a compact, uniform habit. Large, 3” wide, fiery orange-red flowers are tipped by a ring of yellow. Provides continous color all season long. 8-10” tall. Requires full sun and well drained, dry soil. Very hardy, zone 3.
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Gaillardia 'Burgundy' ('Burgunder') One of my all-time favorite perennials. Love the rich burgundy flowers, ( much darker than in photo at left ), that begin opening the minute the roots are covered with soil and don’t stop until zapped by killing frost. Needs hot full sun and must be well drained..
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‘Fanfare’ A new look for gaillardia with up-facing scarlet flowers with trumpet-shaped petals bright yellow at the tips. Tips curve outward. 12-15ins. Tall.
‘Tokajer’ Deep orange-marmalade, daisy-like flowers with dark reddish-brown centers. Its rich, saturated, earth-tone coloring reminds me of some of the newer Echinacea. 2-3’ tall. So useful for bringing vibrant, summer-long color to hot, dry locations that would be inhospitable to most other plants. Will of course do well in more favorable locations so long as they drain like a thirsty man’s pint. Zone 3.
Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) Excellent groundcover for moist, dappled shade. Bright green leaves, fragrant white spring flowers, 6". Used to flavor May wine. Zone 3.  
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Snow Fountain’ Long, arching wands are laden with pink buds that open pink and then turn pure white as flowers mature. These are blooming machines that refuse to quit until forced to do so by killing frosts. Very effective as fillers in the sunny border and sensational when massed to create a season-long display of graceful, understated beauty. 30" tall. Provide, well-drained soil in full sun and then consider your work done, for the only thing left to do is to sit back and enjoy the untiring floral display. Allowing for differences of color and size, all of the foregoing applies to all of the following varieties of Gaura. Zone 5.
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Gentiana asclepiadea Willow Gentian Native to the Mts. of Central Europe, and eastward to W. Aisa. 20-30in. high, erect stems arise from sturdy, much-branched rootstocks. In July-Sept., deep blue, trumpet-shaped flowers appear in the leaf axils, singly or in groups of 2 or 3 along the length of the stems. Thrives in semishady, moist but well drained sites where it combines beautifully with ferns. One of the most garden-worthy gentians, valued for its excellent upright habit and large, beautiful flowers over a long period. Zone 5.
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cruciata ‘Blue Cross’ The Cross Gentian forms a low rosette in which nestle short stems carrying dark blue flowers August- September. Stems may be purple tinged. Only 10” high. Unlike many Gentians, cruciata prefers alkaline over acid soils and is somewhat drought tolerant. Native to Europe where it is found at higher, cooler elevations in dry meadows and at the edge of woods. Considered one of the easier Gentians for garden use. Zone 3.
makinoi ‘Marsha’ Grows 20ins. tall with an upright habit that is more compact than the species. Starting in mid July, gentian blue flowers begin blooming and continue through September. Pest and disease free, 'Marsha' makes a great border plant as well as an excellent cut flower. Prefers acidic soil, moist but well-drained, with an exposure to full sun or light shade. We had a sneak preview in fall of '07' and loved what we saw! Zone 3.
septemfida Native to Asia with 10-15in. stems that lie more or less flat on the ground, turning upward at the tips. In mid-summer, beautiful, true blue trumpets in clusters begin blooming and continue for an extended period. A smaller gentian suitable for the front of the border or rock garden in sun to part shade with moist but well-drained soil. Zone 5.
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x ‘True Blue’ Large,(2in.), upward-facing, true blue bell-shaped flowers. Blooms appear all along the stems from mid summer into early fall, 24 to 30ins. tall. Grow in moist but well drained, acidic soil, in sun to part shade. Zone 4.
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GERANIUM (Cranesbill) Easy, long flowering, essentially free of pests and diseases, asking only for ordinary, but well drained soil. Most form low, slowly spreading mounds, readily increased by division of clumps in spring or fall. They respond well to being cut back after flowering, and will rapidly regrow fresh, new foliage. They derive their common name, Cranesbill, from the beak-like fruits.
macrorrhizum ‘Ingwersen’s Variety’ Light pink flowers over 10in. mounds of lightly scented leaves. Its spreading habit together with its drought and shade tolerance qualify this selection for groundcover use in those difficult to cover dry, shady places. Zone 5.
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'Orion' A cross between G. himalayense 'Gravetye' and G. 'Brookside' with large, 2½" intensely blue flowers for many weeks in spring over non-flopping clumps of deeply cut, dark green foliage that can reach 3' tall x 3' wide. Heat and humidity tolerant , long flowering, and shows excellent red fall foliage.
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pratense ‘Dark Reiter’ Dark reddish-plum foliage streaked with green and dark lilac flowers begining in June and continuing for many weeks. 10ins. tall. Not to be confused with ‘Midnight Reiter’ or ‘Victor Reiter Jr.’
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'Rozanne' Large, saucer-shaped violet-blue flowers with a white center that are even prettier in the garden then they are in the accompanying picture . Blooms constantly from May to Oct., One plant will fill out a large container and look great by the pool or on a patio. 20"t x 30"w.
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sanguineum ‘Album’ I would never want to open for business in the spring without this lovely cultivar in our lineup. It remains one of my all-time favorites with its 1“ pure white flowers liberally sprinkled just over the top of handsome, low-mounding, deep green foliage. Blooms late spring well into summer. For those gardeners searching for white flowers, this is a variety worth checking out. Grow in sun, in average or better soil. zone 3.
sanguineum ‘Blusing Turtle’ New Beautiful soft pink, one-inch flowers with intricate veins of bolder, more vivid pink. Blooms heavily in June over rich, green, maple-leaf foliage that forms thick, impressive mounds. Continues to bloom intermittently till September. Leaves take on rich fall hues in fall. Trouble-free performer with fantastic garden presence. 24" tall by 36" wide. Zone 5.
sanguineum ‘Max Frei’ 2" wide, reddish purple flowers proliferate close over the top of lush, dark green foliage mounds that make a wonderful cushion to showcase the abundant, bright flowers. Very easy to grow and virtually pest and disease free. Plants form thick expanding mounds that can be used for groundcover. A valuable, long blooming addition to the mixed sunny border. 10-15" high by 18-24" wide. Grow in sun to light shade in average soil.
sanguineum ‘New Hampshire Purple’ One of the best purple cultivars, valued for its richly colored flowers, its long bloom period and its excellent deep green, dense mounding foliage. Deep, plum-purple flowers overspread the tight mounds of dark green foliage from spring until mid summer and, in fall, foliage turns an delightful shade of red. Grow in sun or light shade keeping in mind that plants will so their best in sun with reasonably moist soil. Zone 3.
sanguineum ‘Tiny Monster’ A monster of a bloomer, with masses of large, 1¼ - 1½”, rosy-purple flowers that bloom late spring through most of the season, over attractive, mounded foliage. Like all sanguineum types, this selection is long blooming, low maintenance and widely adaptable to varying conditions of light and soil. Works well as a ground cover when massed, and also makes an excellent choice for a front-of-the-border perennial. 16-18” high. Zone 3.
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sanguineum var. striatum A beautiful, time-tested geranium with soft pink flowers delicately veined with dark pink, and attractive dark green, thickly matted foliage. Low growing, with an overall height of 8-10ins. Formerly known as G. lancastriense. Zone 3.
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x oxonianum ‘Pearl Boland’ Small to medium sized, wide-flaring, open, trumpet-shaped flowers opening rosy-pink and gently transition to white. Flowers are smallish but prolific and the continuous color change from pink to white over the course of the long bloom season makes for a charming, understated display. 15-18" tall and at least as wide. Begins blooming in late spring and continues through the summer always sparking interest among nursery visitors. I've always grown it in part shade but feel certain that plants would grow well in full sun. We’re happy to be bringing it out this year after a long absence. Zone 5.
Geum ‘Alabama Slammer’ Burgundy purple buds open to reveal ruffled gold flowers with blazing red-orange markings on both sides of the petals. Flowers are semi-double and single, 1" across, blooming in late spring. Compact, vigorous and longer lived. At 14" high, its perfect for placement at the front of the well drained border and rock garden to send a bolt of shocking orange to the spring landscape. Zone 5.
rivale ‘Flames of Passion’ Upward-facing, dark purplish red flowers bloom over rosettes of green-chartreuse foliage April-May on 16-18” stems. Reblooms again in mid-summer. Prefers sun and well-drained soil. Zone 5.
‘Totally Tangerine’ An incredible performer with a robust habit and amazing flower display! Above compact rosettes of deep green, fuzzy leaves, 30" high, tall, strong stems carry loads of apricot to tangerine orange flowers, May-August. Grow in full sun, in well drained, though not dry, soil. The terrific new color and height of its long blooming flowers ranks 'Totally Tangerine' right up there in the first tier of border perennials. Zone 4.
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Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman’s Root) Large numbers of one-inch star-shaped white flowers on wiry red branches. Flowers freely late May through June. This under-used plant not only adds shape and texture, but it also thrives in dry, shady sites. Eastern U.S. native. Zones 4-8. 2-3 ft. Part shade, garden soil.
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Gillenia trifoliata ‘Pink Profusion’ With this new introduction, Bowman's Root is now available in a pink form. Both the pink and the white forms are everything one could ask for in a hardy perennial; sturdy, upright, lacquered burgundy stems, handsome, dark green, red-tinted leaves and loads of delicate flowers that gently stir on every summer breeze, and, a preference for part to heavier shade. Zone 4.
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath) Clouds of tiny white or pink flowers, indispensable for flower arrangements. The larger species make excellent fillers for holes left in the garden when plants go dormant, as oriental poppies do. Gypsophilia prefer soils with a high pH and require perfect drainage.
paniculata ‘Perfecta’ Large, double white flowers on wispy panicles are more robust than 'Bristol Fairy. Invaluable as a long-lasting cut flower and also as a filler plant in gardens and containers. Ideal for masking dying bulb foliage. Grow in full sun, in rich but perfectly drained soil with a pH around neutral or somewhat higher, ( it never hurts to add a handful of lime at planting time ). 3’ tall. Blooms in summer. Zone 3.
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