Bog Bean
Menyanthes trifoliata
Family: Menyanthaceae
Bog Bean grows in full sun and prefers wet acidic soil or shallow water. Water needs: High.
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Bog Bean Plant Guide
Bog Bean growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet acidic soil or shallow water with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bog Bean as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is listed in the Menyanthaceae family and categorized as a wetland plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1414
- Family
- Menyanthaceae
- Plant type
- Wetland Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bog Bean is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet acidic soil or shallow water. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet acidic soil or shallow water
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.