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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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HELENIUM (Helen's Flower) Indispensable for late summer and early fall borders and for cutting gardens. Abundant flowers, on strong, erect stems bloom over a long season. Tolerant of wet soils. Zone 3.    
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HELENIUM ‘Mardi Gras’ A beautiful late season perennial with yellow, daisy-like flowers that are liberally splashed with orange and red. Blooms profusely, creating a great burst of bright color in the sunny border during July and August. 3-3½’ tall. Makes a nice cut flower. Does best in full sun with rich, evenly moist soil. We know from sad experience that it will languish and then die in dry soil. Zone 4.
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Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ Deep sienna petals surround a central black cone on 3-4ft. sturdy stems that are great for cutting. Especially valuable for its contribution of vivid color to the late summer border, blooming for a long period from mid-summer into fall.
Helenium ‘Red Jewel’ A different colored Sneezeweed with dusky red flowers, each with just a suggestion of blue and a tiny bit of yellow at the petal tips. Flowers retain their rich color through the bloom period which begins in late summer and continues into Sept. Very effective at bringing strong color to the late season garden and much appreciated by butterflies who use the nector as fuel for their long migration south. Plants have a sturdy, relatively short habit, 3ft. tall and may be kept even shorter with a spring pruning. Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained conditions in full sun. Cuts well. Zone 3.
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Helianthus ‘Happy Days’ New Finally, a dwarf helianthus that will fit into smaller beds and borders without crowding out its neighbors. Topping out at 2' tall in flower, this clump-forming selection produces an abundance of 10" tufted blooms of gold surrounded by single golden petals. Similar to H. 'Flore Pleno' but at half the size. Blooms July-Sept. Zone 5.
laetiflorus ‘Lemon Queen’ Bushel baskets of intense, canary-yellow, 2-2½in., single flowers weigh down the stems of this late season beauty. These are large, (5-7ft.), bold plants that infuse a last, glorious blast of color into the border, bringing the season to an end with a bang, not a whimper. Zone 5.
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Loraine Sunshine’ Unique variegated foliage, white with green veins. Turns somewhat darker later in the season. Large golden-yellow daisies bloom on erect, well branched stems, to 30". Blooms most of the summer. Easy to grow in full sun, in average, well-drained soil. Zone 3.
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Heliopsis h. ‘Summer Nights’ Golden yellow, daisy-like blooms with a mahogany eye are carried atop dark purple-red stems and are set against a background of dark green leaves suffused with purple. 3-4ft. tall. Easy to grow in sun, in fertile soil that’s reasonably moist though well-drained. Blooms profusely from mid to late summer filling the garden with loads of cheery blossoms. Cuts well and attracts butterflies. Zone 3.
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Heliopsis h, ‘Summer Pink’ This sport of H. ‘Summer Nights” has bright yellow flowers that bloom in mid summer on unique, dark purplish red stems and foliage that starts out white-washed and gradually becomes pink with dark purple venation. Grows 26” tall with a 24” spread. For best results, plant in reasonably moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Attractive as a specimen and especially effective planted in groups. Attracts butterflies. Zone 4.
Heliopsis h. ‘Tuscan Sun’ ‘Tuscan Sun’ combines the outstanding bloom of the species,- often too large for its alloted space- with a more manageable garden form, only 18-20” high. Like all heliopsis, ‘Tuscan Sun’ blooms profusely from late June till September, covering itself with bright yellow daisies in an amazing show of flowers relished by gardeners and butterflies alike. Easy to grow in average, well-drained soil, in full sun. Zone 3.
HELLEBORUS (Hellebore) Becoming increasingly popular, hellebores are indeed a must for every garden. Flowers often push up through the snow and, once up, continue blooming through spring. The attractive foliage forms tidy, slowly spreading mounds that can be divided after flowering. Easy to grow and quite drought tolerant once established.   
ballardiae ‘Moonlit Marble’ New Burgundy buds open to white flowers 2-3" across, held in an outward facing position. The attractive foliage is grey/green, crisscrossed with prominent silver veins. Begins blooming at a young age and blooms heavily in March-April, way before most other spring bloomers appear and, because flowers are held outfacing, it isn't necessary to get down on all fours to get a good view. Stunning in large groupings that create an effect similar to groups of daffodils in spring. Only 9-15" tall. Best in shade with rich, moist soil though plants become increasingly drought tolerant as they mature. It's not unheard of to grow helleborus in sun, but there had better be plenty of moisture present. Zone 5.
ballardiae ‘Pink Frost’ Burgundy buds open to two toned pink and white flowers that are outward facing, 2-3" across . Thick, serrated green leaves have attractive red petioles. Begins blooming at a young age and blooms heavily in March-April, way before most other spring bloomers appear and early enough to reassure gardeners that spring can't be too for behind. Only 9-15" tall. Best in shade with rich, moist soil though plants become increasingly drought tolerant as they mature. It's not unheard of to grow helleborus in sun, but there had better be plenty of moisture. Zone 5.
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orientalis ‘Blue Metalic Lady’ Round, mostly upright, deep silvery blue flowers up to 4ins. across. 20ins. tall. Blooms Feb.- April. Zone 4.
orientalis ‘Double Ladies Mixed’ Upright habit, strong flower stems and large, double flowers, March-May.
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orientalis ‘Pink Spotted Lady’ Smooth pink with darker spots. 1-2’ tall.
orientalis ‘White Lady’ Pure white flowers on strong upright plants, 1-2’ tall. Blooms March-May.
orientalis Spring Promise™ series ‘Emma’ Large, pure white flowers lightly spotted in the center. Plants begin blooming at a young age. 1-2’ tall. Zone 4.
HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Modern daylilies are available in almost every color imaginable and range in height from 10ins. to 6ft. or higher. Flower periods range from several weeks to several months and plants are virtually maintenance free. Clump division is easy and foolproof at any point in the season. With all these great qualities to commend them, it’s easy to see why daylilies are such a great favorite with gardeners. 
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‘August Frost’ Near-white, 6" flowers with ruffled petals rimmed in gold. Late bloomer, often blooming after most other daylilies have finished. The large blossoms remain beautiful all day despite possible temperature extremes of the season. 36" tall.
‘Cedar Waxwing’ 6” rose-pink, rounded flower, slightly ruffled, 3’ tall. Blooms mid-season.
‘Chicago ‘Apache’ Intense scarlet red with ruffled edges a deeper shade of red. 30in. tall, mid-late blooming.
‘Citrina’ A prolific bloomer with large, narrow-petaled, lemon-yellow and very fragrant 6in. flowers that open in the early evening and close the following morning, July blooming. 24-36ins. tall.
Earlybird Cardinal™ New Very early and prolific blooming with watermellon red flowers with a pie crust edge. Begins blooming in mid June and continues to rebloom throughout the season. Plants tend to produce more than one flower scape per fan from robust clumps resulting in exceptionally floriferous displays. 24" high. Zone 4.
‘Itsy Bitsy Spider’ A charming dwarf, lemon yellow, spider type daylily from Harry Bishop. Everything about this daylily is small starting with the low, clean tufts of foliage which give rise to a profusion of slender but sturdy and bolt-upright flower scapes which lift the delicate, wide flaring, spidery trumpets high above the foliage. Very appealing for its strong vertical posture.
‘Rosy Returns' The first ever pink everbloomer! 4" warm pink flowers with a deep rose eyezone and yellow throat bloom from spring till frost on 14" stems.
‘Siloam Peony Display’ 6", fully double, fragrant, peach flowers with a rose blush near the center. 18" tall, blooms mid season, reblooms.
‘Stella de Oro' The original ever-bloomer, with 3" golden blooms on 15" stems.
‘Super Honor’ 6", heavily ruffled, deep purple flowers with a green throat. 24" tall, blooms mid-late season.
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HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) A large family of plants with the apparent capacity for producing an endless parade of new varieties. Each year scores of new selections appear on the gardening scene requiring so many choices for only so much garden space. Currently plant developers seem to be concentrating on foliage,(at the expense of flowers), with dazzling results. Designer colors such as black, mauve, chartreuse and amber that were unimaginable just a few years ago are now commonplace.
‘Big Top Gold’ New Wavy leaves in shades of reddish orange, green and yellow, with vivid pink undersides, said to be the largest foliage of any Heuchera on the market today. Large lobed leaves up to 8" in diameter form huge mounds, 14" tall and up to 20" wide. Cream flowers bloom on 20" stems April-May. Zone 4.
‘Blackout’ Darker than ‘Obsidian’, this variety boasts very dark, almost jet black, shiny leaves with lobes that are perfectly rounded. Grows 12-18ins. tall with a nice compact habit and creamy white flowers from June through July. Zone 4.
‘Dolce Key Lime Pie’ New The sizzling Caribbean colors of this tough, hardy and adaptable Coral Bell bring a touch of the tropics to northern gardens. Tangy lime green foliage forms a dense, rounded plant that performs as well in sun as in shade. Creamy white flowers are carried above the leaves at the ends of delicate flower stalks, May into July, much to the delight of butterflies and hummingbirds who seek out the flowers for their nectar. Excellent for brightening shady areas and very effective in mixed containers. Zone 5.
‘Fire Chief’ New Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red make a gorgeous medium sized mound from which arise unique, bicolored pink and white flowers on dark red stems. Blooms from spring to fall. Foliage turns a little darker in the winter, but otherwise holds its wine red color. 14” high. Zone 4.
‘Ginger Ale’ Ginger colored leaves with darker veins. A unique, neutral color that's compatible with so many other colors. Flowers are yellow to light pink.
‘Ginger Peach’ Highly ruffled leaves in everchanging colors of peach, coral, copper and rose. Heavy ruffling exposes the rose colored undersides of the leaves. One of the fastest growing Coral Bells, it quickly forms a dense mound 10 inches tall by 24 inches wide. Tolerant of heat and humidity. Zone 4.
‘Green Spice’ Broad green leaves with a silvery overlay, darker green edges and beet-red venation. Foliage turns brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. Cream colored flowers on tall, 28in. scapes. A long time favorite at our nursery that has stood the test of time, holding its own against the onslaught of ever newer varieties.
‘Hercules’ Fantastic foliage and flowers withl leaves are heavily marbled with very stable, green and cream coloration. Unlike other variegated leaved Coral Bells, 'Hercules' is strong growing, forming substantial mounds of eye-catching foliage that provides the perfect platform for the contrasting, deep scarlet red flowers. 15" tall. Zone 4.
‘Hollywood’ One of the showiest, heaviest blooming Coral Bells with a profusion of coral red flowers from mid spring into summer. Strong reblooming tendencies. The attractive purple leaves are ruffled and lavishly veined with white. Foliage mounds to 8", flowers go an additional 14". Zone 4.
‘Kassandra’ New Leaves emerge deep, orangy-red and transition to varying shades of orange, amber, brown and green throughout sthe season. It's a taller, more vigorous form, making it a good choice for the mid-border. White flowers bloom July-Aug. on stems up to 18" tall over foliage mounds of 12" for an overall height of 30-32". Zone 4.
‘Lime Marmalade’ New A bit larger and more vigorous than ‘Lime Ricky’ with ruffled chartreuse foliage and white flowers. 12” high. Zone 4.
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macrorrhiza ‘Autumn Bride’ Large, chartreuse to green, nearly evergreen foliage topped from September till frost with sprays of pure white flowers that, blooming as late as they do, are a gift to us gardeners who dread seeing the season come to an end. Best in light shade, in average or better soil and; of special interest to all long-suffering, dry shade gardeners, it does well in dry shade. Zone 3.
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‘Midnight Rose Select’ Burnished black leaves splotched with hot pink, really different. During summer the leaves lighten and cream and pink tones become more dominant. Foliage mounds to 10 inches and creamy white flowers stalks rise an additional foot above the foliage. Shows good sun tolerance.
‘Peach Flambé’ Rich salmon/orange leaves that glow when back lit by late afternoon sunlight. We've had it for several years in our border, in full sun, average soil and it has proven to be a care free, reliable performer that garners much praise from garden visitors. White flowers in spring. Zone 4.
‘Ruby Bells’ (sanguinium) New An abundance of large, intense, blood-red flowers carried 16” high over green foliage in branched panicles for 4-8 weeks starting in late spring. Mildly fragrant, good for cutting and they draw hummingbirds. This is a heuchera for gardeners who value Coral Bells for their flowers as much as for their foliage.
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x villosa ‘Citronelle’ New This sport of H. 'Caramel' has bright citron yellow foliage that can't be missed, with silver casted undersides. All the vigor and heat tolerance of the villosa species, along with the nice compact habit of 'Caramel'. Grows just 10-12ins. tall. Appreciates more shade than darker leaved varieties. Small, creamy white bells in mid to late summer.
x villosa ‘Electra’ New Similar to H. 'Stoplight' but with more stable coloring. Leaves emerge electric yellow with bright red veining in spring, then mellow to chartreuse with soft red veining for the remainder fo the season. Compact habit, only 8" wide by 12" tall. White flowers in mid summer. Zone 4.
x villosa ‘Georgia Peach’ Huge peach colored leaves with a white overlay, changing to rose in summer and then to rosy-purple in fall and winter. Delicate creamy white flowers in summer, 14ins. tall. Its H. villosa parentage contributes heat and humiditeat ay tolerance, enabling plants to withstand full sun. zone 3.
x villosa ‘Obsidian’ Deep purplish black leaves with a polished, glossy luster. Undrsides are shiny, deep purple. Foliage mounds to 10ins. and flower stems rise another 12 ins. carrying smoky purple buds that open white, late spring – early summer. Sails through the winter unscathed in Chesterfield, MA, borderline zone 4.
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x villosa ‘Southern Comfort’ Huge cinnamon-peach leaves that seem to be constantly undergoing subtle color changes. Creamy white flowers in summer. 14” tall. Zone 4.
Heucherella This is a hybrid genus from a cross between a hybrid Heuchera and Tiarella cordifolia. Recent breeding programs have produced lovely combinations of interesting foliage forms and long-blooming flowers. Flowering begins in mid-spring. Hardy to at least zone 4.
Heucherella ‘Golden Zebra’ New Bright golden leaves display a heavy dose of bright red pigment that nearly covers the entire surface of the sharply dissected leaves. The leaves are much more broadly colored burgundy and more deeply dissected than those of H. 'Stoplight'. Very distinctive. Forms a dense, petite clump, 10" high with matching petite white flowers rising an additional 18" in late spring. Zone 4.
Heucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’ Fantastic scalloped foliage with deep red centers surrounded by a lime green border. White flowers starting in May. Leaf color is most consistent when plants are grown with some afternoon shade. Zone 4.
Heucherella ‘Solar Power’ Gold/chartreuse leaves deeply washed with red undergo subtle color changes throughout the season, reaching full red pigmentation in fall, white flowers. Color is most vibrant with some protection from hot sun. Zone 4.
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Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ Orange tea-colored leaves with darker cinnamon centers. Adding to its appeal is its constant color shift as the season progresses, with leaves darkening in summer and then lightening up again in the fall. The largest and most intensely colored of any Heucherella. 20” high. Zone 4.
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Hibiscus (Rose Mallow) These are a New England gardener's tropical fantasies come true, with enormous, vividly-hued flowers in late summer. Wait until spring to cut back to the ground, and then wait patiently for new shoots to emerge from the ground, which sometimes takes until Memorial Day. Hardy to Zone 5. 
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Hibiscus ‘Cranberry Crush’ An entirely new Rose Mallow that naturally forms a short, compact, fully rounded clump. Near-black flower buds open to glossy, deep scarlet red flowers, 7-8” wide. Flower buds occur at each node all along the stems and the bloom period lasts for many weeks from mid summer into fall. Only 2½-3’ high. Zone 4.
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Hibiscus ‘Jazzberry Jam’
Hibiscus ‘Party Favor’ A super long blooming cultivar with 8-10”, glossy, cotton-candy- pink flowers at each node up and down the red, branching stems. Flowers have overlapping, ruffled petals and a red eye. Blooms from mid summer till frost. 5’ high. Zone 4.
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Hibiscus ‘Summer Storm’ Everything you’ve always wanted in a Hibiscus: deep, wine purple foliage, a compact habit, 8-10” diameter pink flowers with rose veining and a deep magenta eye, and an extra long bloom time extending from mid summer through early fall. 4’ tall. Zone 4.
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HOSTA All varieties of of Hosta can be found in the HOSTA section.
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