Menyanthes Trifoliata Bog Bean

Menyanthes Trifoliata Bog BeanMenyanthes Trifoliata Bog Bean Menyanthes Trifoliata, or Bog Bean, is a rambling plant with trifoliate olive green foliage that creeps over the surface of the water. The attractive white flowers are tipped with pink. An infusion of the roots used to be used as a tonic for fevers, gout and other complaints This plant creeps from where it is first planted. In summer growing shoots can be cut off to encourage branching and pushed into soil to propagate.

Menyanthes Trifoliata | Bog Bean

Menyanthes Trifoliata, or Bog Bean, is a rambling plant with trifoliate olive-green foliage that creeps over the surface of the water. The attractive white flowers are tipped with pink. An infusion of the roots used to be used as a tonic for fevers, gout and other complaints This plant creeps from where it is first planted. In summer growing shoots can be cut off to encourage branching and pushed into soil to propagate.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Menyanthes Trifoliata, Bog Bean, make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Menyanthes Trifoliata - Bog Bean can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 20-30cm
Growth Rate: Fast
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: April - June
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 1-20cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.