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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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Iberis sempervirens ‘Masterpiece’ New A later blooming selection that comes into bloom three weeks later than most other Candytufts currently in the trade. Dense, low, spreading carpets of deep green are blanketed with 1" wide, flat-topped, glistening white flower clusters for many weeks in spring. Flowers are carried higher than on other varieties, about 1’ above the foliage. One of the best spring blooming perennials, highly valued for the avalanche of white flowers that pour across the emerald green cushions in spring. Not only does it look sensational but it's also one of the toughest and easiest to please perennials that you could have in your garden. Grows best in sun, in average to lean, well drained soil. Light shade is ok but too much shade results in rank growth. Shown at its best when flowing over rocks and drooping from the tops of walls. Also hard to beat inserted between stepping stones along side Dianthus, various alpine Campanula and Aurinia,(Basket of Gold). A harsh shearing after flowering keeps the foliage cushion looking full and dense. Plants often bloom again in the fall. Zone 4.
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Inula ensifolia ‘Sunray’ New Large, golden yellow daisy-like flowers, with abundant, narrow petals thickly held around large central discs. Petals are held horizontally, often developing an attractive upward curve. Blooms over a long period in July-August. Stems are dense, almost shrub-like and fully covered in narrow, willowy, very deep green leaves. Grows to 1½' tall with a dense, full habit. Prefers well drained, dry soil and a full sun location. 'Sunray' is a long blooming, low care and pretty perennial that looks fresh even during the hottest part of summer. Zone 3.
Iris bucharica Native to Russia, 30ins. tall with large, wide, glossy-green leaves, not blade-like and sprouting from the crown but occurring at intervals all along the stems. Flowers are white with flaring standards and yellow falls that are speckled green borne in the leaf axils in March and April. Very intriguing. Zone 5.
Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’ Light blue-purple flowers with golden crests and darder blue accents, May-June. 12ins. tall, spreading in attractive, wave-like fashion. Grow in part to heavier shade. Suited for the front of the border, for weaving its way through crevices and for the rock garden. Zone 4.
Iris cristata ‘Tennessee White’ Each stunning, bright white bloom is enhanced with a yellow crest. 6-8ins. tall, with dwarf iris fronds that gradually expand in dense, symetrical, wave-like fashion forming large mats that remain attractive long after the flowers have faded. Likes part shade, well drained soil. Zone 4.
Iris ensata (Japanese Iris) Tall, late June-July blooms (after I. sibirica), requiring rich, acid, consistently moist soil. Will not tolerate lime. Will grow in 4” of water and make exceptionally fine pond and streamside plants. Also very beautiful border plants in locations of rich, organic, acidic soil that’s evenly moist. Zone 4.     
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ensata 'Caprician Butterfly' 8in. double white flowers with purple-blue veins and small, curling, purple-blue styles and yellow signals.
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ensata ‘Emotion’ New Beautiful, double white flowers with a soft blue edge. Blooms JunepJuly. 32" tall. Zone 4.
ensata ‘Gold Band’ New A tried and true hybrid that braves the summer heat well. Clean white flowers with yellow signals bloom on 36" stems. Falls are semi-ruffled and flared. Standards are shorter and more upright or sometimes large and open.
ensata ‘Ocean Mist’ New Double, violet-purple flowers with golden yellow signals on a white background. Grows 32" tall.
ensata ‘Lion King’ New 5” white flowers with lots of purple venation. 34” tall.
ensata ‘Variegata’ Stunning variegated blades, green with bright, white striping. and deep blue flowers that are nice for cutting. Worth having in the garden for the foliage alone. 27” tall.
ensata ‘Wine Ruffles’ New Huge, wine purple flowers with many overlapping petals with ruffled edges. Strong stems carry the flowers to 4' high. Zone 4
Iris germanica (Bearded Iris) Bearded iris need to be planted in full sun in very well drained soil of average or better fertility. Rhizomes should be planted very shallowly, just below the soil surface. They are not difficult, in fact, once they take hold, it’s just a matter of time before you start begging your neighbors to take some. 
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germanica ‘Autumn Circus’ New White flowers with a generous blue-violet veining and edging on all parts of the flowers. This variety will rebloom dependably in New England. 34” tall.
germanica ‘Immortality’ A ruffled, pure white self with pale, lemon yellow beards. Strongly fragrant and nearly everblooming once established. 29" tall. Initial bloom in mid spring followed by repeat bloom through summer.
germanica ‘Mary Frances’ New Light blue-orchid flowers with a hint of white in the beards. Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1979, it's one of the strongest growing varieties and will grow well under less than ideal conditions. 38" tall. Fragrant.
germanica ‘Poem of Ecstasy’ New A popular, pastel bi-color with soft, peach-pink standards and lavender falls, all ruffled, and with an orange beard. Blooms reliably, late spring through early summer on nicely branched, 36" tall stems that can produce up to 8 buds at a time.
germanica ‘Rosalie Figge’ Ruffled deep violet flowers with a hint of white in the beard. 39" tall. Blooms mid spring. Reblooms. Fragrant.
germanica ‘World Premier’ New Winner of multiple awards, this variety features highly contrasting ice white standards and dark bluish purple falls. The ruffled falls lighten toward the edges and a white blaze surrounds the orange-gold beard, adding even more appeal. Long blooming and vigorous, late spring through early summer. 37" tall.
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IRIS pallida ‘Argentea Variegata’ Scented, soft blue flowers with yellow beards appear May-June on 48in. stems to a background of beautiful, bright green and creamy yellow, variegated, strap-like leaves. Plant in photo is actually I. pallida ‘Variegata’. I. pallida ‘Argentea Variegata’ differs only in having creamy yellow varagation instead of white. Zone 4.
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siberica 'Butter and Sugar' 28-36", white standards over yellow falls.
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siberica 'Caesar's Brother' Rich, deep blue flowers bloom on 42" stems.
siberica ‘Contrast in Styles’ Wine-red standards and fallsand light blue styles, plus a blue halo around the white signal blaze make this one of the best red forms. 28" tall. Blooms mid spring.
siberica ‘Dance Ballerina Dance’ An early bloomer with ruffled blossoms that have pink-lavender falls and almost white standards. Blooms late spring to early summer on 20-30” stems.
siberica ‘Dear Diane’ A tetraploid form introduced in 1979 by Curier McEwen of Maine. Velvety blue flowers with a fine white edge. 3' tall. Blooms in June.
siberica ‘Double Standards’ Full, double flowers of indigo blue with gold centers. Vigorous. 2-3' tall.
siberica ‘Harpswell Happiness’ Large creamy white flowers with a hint of yellow in the center. Blooms in June, 2-3’ tall.
siberica ‘Flight of Butterflies’ Too long absent from our siberian iris collection, I’m glad once again to bring out this favorite selection. Distinctive for its medium sized, airy, purple flowers carried high above the foliage, resembling fluttering butterflies. 3’ tall, blooms late spring, pest free and good for cutting.
siberica ‘Victorian Secret’ New Deep violet flowers with contrasting lavender blue standards. Full overlapping flower petals. 2' high. Zone 3.
siberica ‘White Swirl’ Ruffled white flowers with a light hint of yellow at the throat. One of the finest whites. 30ins. tall.
versicolor ‘Gerald Darby’ See under Woodland Wildflowers.
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