| | | Family | Menyanthaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 10b RHS: H - HH EGF: H1 - G1 Australia: 1 - 4 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Spread | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Menyanthes trifoliata (bog bean) bears showy flowers during late spring to early summer. | | Typical Uses | Pond. | | Cautions | Depending upon your local conditions, Menyanthes trifoliata (bog bean) may be invasive. | | |