Calystegia Species, Hedge Bindweed, Wild Morning Glory (Calystegia sepium subsp. sepium)
Unusually shaped leaves for this species. In spite of being a thug, it has a pleasant pink, white and yellow flower. I am growing it in containers so it is behaving.
Calystegia sepium-sweden
Buds of Hedge Bindweed.
See the 2 bracts enclosing the sepals of each flower. They are a typical feature of the genus Calystegia.
leaves (notice the arrow-shape)
Next evening: these same buds flowering
This is my morning glories, they are growing up a trellis.
Hedge Bindweed in Victoria, Australia, January 1990
Characteristic hedge bindweed leaf shape
Hedge bindweed roots
Hedge bindweed smothering habit
Hedge bindweed clump and eradication suggestions
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Calystegia Species, Hedge Bindweed, Wild Morning Glory
Calystegia sepium subsp. sepium
| Type: | Perennials |
| Height: | 36 in. - 10 ft. | 90 cm - 3 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 3-9, Sun to Partial Shade |