Bog-bean
Menyanthes trifoliata
Bog-bean thrives in permanently wet or waterlogged conditions, making it ideal for pond margins, bog gardens, or rain gardens. Plant in full sun to part shade in acidic, nutrient-poor soil or shallow water. Avoid letting the roots dry out at any time, as this plant cannot tolerate drought.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Keep Soil Or Shallow Water Consistently Wet At All Times • Grow In Boggy, Waterlogged Conditions Or In Up To 3 Inches Of Standing Water
Soil pH
4.8 – 6.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 13, 2018 by Manon Bounous (cc-by-sa)
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