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Bogbean

Bogbean

Menyanthes trifoliata

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 3b – Zone 7b

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A wetland perennial with distinctive three-lobed leaves and delicate white or pink flowers in spring. Best grown in consistently wet conditions such as bog gardens or pond margins.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–0.8β€² tall Γ— 1–3β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Menyanthaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern Hemisphere temperate regions

Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with