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Field Bindweed

Convolvulus arvensis

Last reviewed: August 2026

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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