Plant Family

Menyanthaceae

2 plants in database

Menyanthaceae in this database spans zones 3-11 with 2 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Aquatic layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Menyanthaceae
Plants in Database
2
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
3–11
Aquatic
2 plants
Herbaceous
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×2 Aquatic×1 Pollinator×1 Water Retention×1 Border Plant×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Menyanthaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea
Snails
100% of family
Gastropoda

All Menyanthaceae Plants — 2 total

Bog Bean
Menyanthes trifoliata
Floating Heart
Nymphoides aquatica