Menyanthes trifoliata - P9

Description
With its medium green leaves, the Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams, ponds and bee pasture. White flowers appear from May to June. It prefers humusy, lime-free, loamy, moist to wet soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Bogbean is well tolerant of frost. The bushy, broad plant usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bogbeans are medium green, ovate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Bogbean has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

Water depth
5 - 20 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Bogbean sets beautiful accents together with: Sedge, rush, iris.

Flower
The white, star-shaped flowers of the Bogbean appear in clusters from May to June.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, pond, bee pasture