How much sun does Pacific false bindweed need?

Pacific false bindweed grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Pacific false bindweed bloom?

Pacific false bindweed blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Pacific false bindweed native?

Pacific false bindweed (Calystegia purpurata) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Pacific false bindweed attract?

Pacific false bindweed draws bumble bees and sphinx moths.

Pacific false bindweed

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Calystegia purpurata

Last reviewed: November 2026

Pacific false bindweed (Calystegia purpurata) is a perennial vine native to CA. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bumble bees and sphinx moths.

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Toxicity unknown

Pacific false bindweed (Calystegia purpurata) 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"–24" H × 60"–120" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

bumble bees, sphinx moths

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Coast Range Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Central California Valley Southern California Mountains Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

This false bindweed is a twining, sprawling perennial vine with arrow-shaped leaves and large white to pink trumpet-shaped flowers. It scrambles over shrubs and along the ground in coastal scrub.

Growing Pacific false bindweed

Grow Pacific false bindweed in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 60 to 120 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The large trumpet flowers are visited by bumble bees and sphinx moths, which are able to reach deep into the flower for nectar.

Common questions

How much sun does Pacific false bindweed need?: Pacific false bindweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Pacific false bindweed bloom?: Pacific false bindweed blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Pacific false bindweed native?: Pacific false bindweed (Calystegia purpurata) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Pacific false bindweed attract?: Pacific false bindweed draws bumble bees and sphinx moths.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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