Twin-Flowered False Bindweed Calystegia silvatica subsp. fraterniflora
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Calystegia fraterniflora
- Calystegia sepium var. fraterniflora
- Convolvulus fraterniflorus
- Convolvulus sepium var. fraterniflorus
- Description
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Short-stalked false bindweed is a native weedy vine native to the eastern USA including NC in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). iI has been introduced to other areas of the USA and has escaped cultivation. It can be found in various locations including forest edges, fields, yards and other disturbed sites.
Grow this plant in full sun to partial shade in any well-drained moist to dry soil. This vine will grow to 6 feet long and spread by rhizomes and self-seeding.
The white flowers occur in pairs in the leaf axils and have overlapping bracts. This differs from the species as its flowers are solitary and larger. The leaves are arrow-shaped.
Use this vine on trellises, fences, or archways, or vining down a rock wall. It will spread rather aggressively so provide plenty of space. Useful in naturalized settings or for screening.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Calystegia
- Species:
- silvatica
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern and central USA
- Distribution:
- AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WV
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Native Plant
- Vine
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- High
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- Dry capsule that splits open to release seeds
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Cyme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Trumpet
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- White trumpet-shaped flowers occur in pairs. Flowers may have some pale pink coloration. There are 5 sepals and 5 stamens. Flowers during the summer.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Cordate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Green leaves are arrow-shaped with short appressed hairs and 1-2 inches long with smooth margins
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
- Stem Description:
- Green stems are many-branched, usually smooth or with sparse hairs and exude a white sap if cut.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Vertical Spaces
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Screen/Privacy
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Problems:
- Weedy
