Species American Bindweed
white flowers with green leaves and yellow stems

American Bindweed

Calystegia sepium subsp. americana

Also Known As - Hedge False Bindweed
American Bindweed is an invasive vining plant native to North America. It is characterized by white trumpet-shaped flowers and arrow-shaped leaves. It is an perennial species which can spread quickly, forming dense mats of foliage. It is an aggressive invader of both disturbed and undisturbed soils. It grows in both sunny and shaded habitats and is most commonly seen along ditches, fields, forest edges and roadsides. Due to its ability to form dense mats, it can easily crowd out other native plants. Care should be taken to prevent its spread.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

American Bindweed should be watered about once a week depending on the amount of sunlight and how fast the soil dries out. If the soil is nearing dryness, water the soil thoroughly until it is moist. Additionally, if the plant is in full sun, watering should be increased to about every other day. It is important to avoid overwatering and soggy soil, as this can lead to root rot and other fungal diseases. Always water in the morning and avoid wetting the foliage, as this can lead to mildew and other fungal diseases.

sunlight

American Bindweed prefers partial to full sun, getting the best growth and blooming when planted in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunshine each day. When grown in shade, it can fail to bloom. Although it tolerates heat, American Bindweed is not as drought tolerant as some other plants and will thrive better with regular watering.

pruning

American bindweed should be pruned back when the plant's growth reaches approximately 24 inches in height. Pruning should be done with sharp pruning shears to remove any long stems or shoots and should also be done regularly throughout the growing season. This will encourage the plant to produce more flowering stems which will give the plant a fuller, bushier appearance. Pruning should remove no more than 1-third of the plant’s stems as too much pruning can stress the plant and reduce flowering.