Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) - 9cm

Bog Bean 

Menyanthes trifoliata 

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 will die back to its basket for winter, and begin growing again in the spring. Trim off brown stems/leaves in the autumn to tidy it up.

The recommended depth in water is calculated as the distance between the top of the basket and the water surface. Therefore "0" would be the basket rim at the water surface.

This plant is supplied in a standard plastic plant pot. It will benefit from being repotted into a mesh basket. See our range here.

Example plant photos taken August 2023.

This is available for posting as well as Click & Collect. Please note that the foliage may be trimmed on postal orders to safely fit the plant(s) in the box.

Postal orders containing plants despatched on Mondays (Tuesday if bank holiday). Click & Collect plant orders are available for collection the next day.

We have a broader range and more established plants available for purchase at Wayside during shop opening hours. Aquatic soil/compost is only available instore and via Click & Collect due to weight.

For larger orders, or if you are interested in any pond plants that are not currently on the website, please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your request.