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Field Bindweed

Convolvulus arvensis

Last reviewed: June 2026

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Photo: CK Kelly / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–60" H × 24"–120" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Field 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.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

Does Field Bindweed fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.