Bog Bean
Menyanthes trifoliata
Description
This bog plant has three-lobed leaves on a creeping rhizome that resembles a young bean plant. Root this plant at the edge of the water and allow it to naturally float out on to the pond, possibly 4 feet or more. It has fragrant, white, frilly, star shaped flowers that seem to bloom at random anywhere from May to July. Grow in full sun to Part shade. Zone 3
- Botanical Name
- Menyanthes trifoliata
- Height
- 8-16"
- Width
- 60"
- Soil Type
- Well Draining
- Bloom Time
- Spring Early Summer Mid Summer
- Bloom Colors
- White