Scientific Name

Calystegia sepium

Bindweed

Common Name

Black, Field, Hedge Bindweed, Other: Devils Guts, Belibine, Combine, Bearbind, Heliweed, Bedwind, Drauyler, Faires Umbrella, Granys Nightcap, Lily, White Smock.

Type

Annual climber

Description

Thin twining stems grow in an anti or clockwise direction. Leaves are arrow shaped. Reaches 2 ft high. White or pink flower summer to autumn. Poisonous fruits.

Habitat

Fields, hedges, gardens, railways banks.

Herbal Usage

None

Soil Type

All

Soil Fertility

Except poor soil

Soil Moisture

Except waterlogged

Soil pH

All

Sunlight

Full sun

Success

Poisonous seeds. Twinning stems compete with other plants, smothering them. Stem and root will reproduce from small pieces. Strong scented flowers, attractive to insects.

Importance

Serious weed on farmland

Cultural Control

(1.2) over 4 seasons, to exhaust the rootstocks.

Chemical Control

3.1.1a when growing strongly, before flowering.
In shrub beds use (3.2.4)

Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.