Species Erect False Bindweed
white flower with lime sepals, green leaves and lime stems

Erect False Bindweed

Calystegia spithamaea subsp. stans

Erect False Bindweed is a species of flowering plant native to Northeastern North America. It typically grows in partly shaded areas, such as woodland thickets, and produces distinctive white flowers. It is a herbaceous perennial vine, with semi-woody stems and heart shaped leaves. Its climbing stems are twined and supported by long tendrils. It flowers from late summer into fall, with attractive trumpet-shaped blooms. It is slow-growing and easy to manage in the garden. It can be used as a ground cover or to line pathways. It's excellent for pollinators and also helps to prevent erosion when planted on slopes.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Erect False Bindweed should be watered regularly and deeply. In general, it prefers a deep thorough watering every week or 2. During the hot summer months, watering may need to be more frequent, especially for plants growing in sandy and/or dry soils. Watering during the early morning is best, as this will give the plant enough time to dry off during the day and also avoid any diseases or fungal issues that can occur in humid conditions. When watering, make sure to thoroughly soak the soil and avoid getting the plant itself wet, as this can cause problems with diseases or fungal issues.

sunlight

Erect False Bindweed (Calystegia spithamaea subsp. stans) are a short-lived perennial wildflower species that thrive in full sunlight. They should be provided with approximately 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally between the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM. To ensure a healthy growth supply, they may benefit from some afternoon shade in the hottest months.

pruning

Erect False Bindweed should be pruned in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Start by removing any old or damaged stems and any large woody branches. Once these is done, prune back the remaining smaller branches to desired length. Be sure to make your cuts just above a leaf node to encourage new growth. This species can grow aggressively and require frequent pruning to keep in line with desired shape and size.