Bog Bean (Menyathes trifoliata) plants
Price range: £0.85 through £3.95
Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) grows from a horizontal rhizome and produces alternate trifoliate leaves that float or rise above wet soils. Its upright racemes display buds in soft rose-pink, opening into striking white flowers that resemble delicate stars, each petal fringed with fine white whiskers. The plant thrives in bogs, fens, and shallow water, adding both texture and elegance to wetland habitats. It also attracts pollinators, supporting biodiversity in marshy areas.
This aquatic plant occupied a prominent position in traditional wetlands folklore as an intensely bitter remedy. Old herbalists regularly administered leaf preparations as a classic bitter tonic. Specifically, they employed this mixture to stimulate appetite, kickstart sluggish digestive systems, and treat gastric weakness. Meanwhile, rural populations in damp climates faced frequent joint aches. As a result, they drank this tea to alleviate the pain and systemic inflammation associated with chronic rheumatism.
Our Bog Bean plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Size | 99cc, 9cm pot, bare root |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bog Bean |
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Menyathes Trifoliata |
| Height | 5 – 25cm |
| Flowering Time | April – May |
| Colour | White Tipped Pink |
| Management | Menyanthes trifoliata thrives in wetland habitats, requiring careful management to maintain its preferred moist, acidic conditions. To promote healthy growth, ensure that water levels remain stable, preventing both drying out and excessive flooding. Control invasive species that may compete for resources, and consider periodic removal of sediment to enhance water quality. Monitoring the surrounding ecosystem is essential to maintain biodiversity and support the species? natural habitat. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
