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Intermediate
skill rating |
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1.2m
max. spread |
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0.3m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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4 hours care
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Botanical name: Menyanthes trifoliata
Other names: Buckbean, Bogbean
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Genus: Menyanthes
Species: M. trifoliata - M. trifoliata is an marginal, aquatic perennial that has spreading rhizomes. It has rounded, tri-palmate, green leaves and in summer it has pink buds that open to white, star-shaped flowers.
Menyanthes trifoliata is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fruit: Green in Summer
Fragrance: .
Habit: Erect, Erect flower stem, Spreading
Menyanthes trifoliata (Buckbean) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1.2m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: In a pond- grow in a planting basket and place at 15-25 cn deep in the margins. best in full sun to promote the short lived flowers.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Its generic name, 'Menyanthes' means 'many anthers'. The flowers attract bees and other insects. Bogbean may not flower in the first year after planting but when it does, no-one could be disappointed with the effect.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 19:46
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