Field Bindweed

QUICK IDENTIFICATION

  • Horizontal or vertical growth; climbs surrounding objects including grass
  • Dark green, arrowhead-shaped leaves
  • Bell-shaped or tubular white to pink flowers
  • Length up to 10 feet in one season; depth up to 30 feet


Weed Pictures



Weed Information


Type Information
Toxicity Toxic to horses.
Control Repeated tillage (mechanical) and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local applicator for more information.
Habitat Cultivated areas, fields, lawns, roadsides, railroads and waste sites.
Root Taproot with lateral roots
Leaf Shape Alternate on stem, shaped like an arrowhead, sometimes covered with whitish powder.
Lifespan Perennial; two years or longer
Priority 2B Weed Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties.
Similar Looking Plants Hedge bindweed
Important Information Once established, nearly impossible to fully eradicate.
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