Calystegia sepium (Hedge Bindweed)


Botanical Information

FamilyConvolvulaceae
GenusCalystegia
Speciessepium
CategoryWildflowers & Weeds
TypeVine
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
The leaves are roots are edible.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading and twines around other plants in a counter-clockwise direction.
LandscapeHedges and ground cover or accent planting among other plants but may be considered an invasive species.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil.
HabitatTemperate Northern Hemisphere,.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionCovered by large bracts which remain scarcely overlap and do not cover the sepals of open flowers.
Leaf DescriptionSpirally, simple, pointed at the tip and arrowhead-shaped that are 5 - 10 cm long and 3 - 7 cm wide.
Flower Description5-petaled and cup-shaped with 5 stamens. Trumpet-shaped, 5-petaled and are 3 - 7 cm in diameter.
Fruit DescriptionSpherical capsules, 1 cm in diameter containing 2 - 4 large seeds that are shaped like quarters oranges. Dry and splits open when ripe.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are matte green. The flowers are white or pale pink with 5 darker striped. The seeds are black.

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