Paiute False Bindweed
Calystegia longipes
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Paiute False Bindweed (Calystegia longipes) 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"–48" H × 12"–60" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, NV, UT
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Paiute false bindweed is a low-growing native vine with heart-shaped leaves and white or pink morning glory-like flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. This drought-tolerant perennial spreads along the ground or climbs low structures, creating a living groundcover in sunny locations. It requires minimal water once established and provides long-lasting color during the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Paiute False Bindweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Vine growth habit appears uncontrolled
- Can spread aggressively and look weedy
- May climb onto structures or neighboring plants
Wildlife value
The trumpet-shaped flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout the extended blooming period. This native vine provides important nectar sources during hot summer months when many other plants are dormant.
Common questions
- How much sun does Paiute False Bindweed need?
- Paiute False Bindweed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Paiute False Bindweed bloom?
- Paiute False Bindweed blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Paiute False Bindweed native?
- Paiute False Bindweed (Calystegia longipes) is native to AZ, CA, NV, UT, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Paiute False Bindweed attract?
- Paiute False Bindweed draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Paiute False Bindweed HOA-friendly?
- Paiute False Bindweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. 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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