Field Bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis
Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown
Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–60" H × 24"–120" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Native alternatives to Field Bindweed
Field Bindweed is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaField bindweed is an aggressive perennial vine that spreads rapidly through underground roots and can quickly overwhelm other plants. It produces small white or pink trumpet-shaped flowers from late spring through fall but is considered a noxious weed in most areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Field Bindweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
- Classified as a noxious weed
- Spreads aggressively and invades neighboring properties
- Creates messy, tangled appearance
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during its long blooming season from May through September.
Common questions
- How much sun does Field Bindweed need?
- Field Bindweed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Field Bindweed bloom?
- Field Bindweed blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.
- What pollinators does Field Bindweed attract?
- Field Bindweed draws bees and beetles.
- Is Field Bindweed HOA-friendly?
- Field Bindweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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