Menyanthes trifoliata | Bogbean, Buckbean | Various
Menyanthes trifoliata belongs to the plant family MENYANTHACE and Genus Menyanthes This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Menyanthes trifoliata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Menyanthes trifoliata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Menyanthes trifoliata bogbean,buckbean is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Menyanthes trifoliata has mild sweet flowers.
Flowers of the plant Menyanthes trifoliata have a smell of fragrant and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Faintly sweet | Mild
Menyanthes trifoliata is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a bitter, an aid to weight gain or an antiarthritic. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves. May cause vomiting if overdose is taken.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.